Choker (Nkyeme)

Fang

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Fang. Choker (Nkyeme), 19th century. Copper alloy, 2 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (5.4 x 16.5 x 17.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass, 2003.79.2. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Fang

Title

Choker (Nkyeme)

Date

19th century

Geography

Place made: Gabon

Medium

Copper alloy

Classification

Jewelry

Dimensions

2 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (5.4 x 16.5 x 17.1 cm)

Credit Line

Gift of Drs. John I. and Nicole Dintenfass

Accession Number

2003.79.2

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