Hair Ornament

• Artist: Mangbetu (Culture)
• Medium: Ivory
• Geographical Location: Ubangi or Uele region, Democratic Republic of the Congo
• Dates: late 19th or early 20th century
• Dimensions: 3/8 x 6 7/8 in. (1 x 17.5 cm)
• Collection: Arts of Africa
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, SPECIAL EXHIBITION, 1-Rotating 1W31
• Exhibitions:
  • African Innovations (August 12, 2011 through date unknown)
• Accession Number: 22.690
• Image: 22.690_PS6.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2010

Catalogue Description:
Engraved with five circled black dots on both sides of the flattened center portion. One end widens and is cut straight across.