Ornaments for Ankle or Wrist.

Possibly Xhosa

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Caption

Possibly Xhosa. Ornaments for Ankle or Wrist., early 20th century (?). Fiber, beads, a- with brass buttons 9 1/16in (23cm); b- with tassels 9 5/8in (24.5cm); c- 21 1/16in (53.5cm); d- without fastening 11 5/8in (29.5cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Blum, 66.86.15a-d. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Arts of Africa

Title

Ornaments for Ankle or Wrist.

Date

early 20th century (?)

Geography

Possible place made: Ixopo, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, Place made: Durban, South Africa, Place made: Durban, South Africa, Place made: Durban, South Africa

Medium

Fiber, beads

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

a- with brass buttons 9 1/16in (23cm); b- with tassels 9 5/8in (24.5cm); c- 21 1/16in (53.5cm); d- without fastening 11 5/8in (29.5cm).

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Blum

Accession Number

66.86.15a-d

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