Wrist Guard (Igitembe)

Tutsi

Brooklyn Museum photograph

Caption

Tutsi. Wrist Guard (Igitembe), first half of 20th century. Wood, copper alloy, 6 x 9 x 2 1/8 in. (15.2 x 22.9 x 5.4 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 22.1403. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Culture

Tutsi

Title

Wrist Guard (Igitembe)

Date

first half of 20th century

Geography

Place made: Burundi

Medium

Wood, copper alloy

Classification

Accessories

Dimensions

6 x 9 x 2 1/8 in. (15.2 x 22.9 x 5.4 cm)

Credit Line

Museum Expedition 1922, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund

Accession Number

22.1403

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