Mangbetu. <em>Awl or Hair Ornament</em>, late 19th or early 20th century. Ivory,  copper, 9 1/16in. (23cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Arturo and Paul Peralta-Ramos, 56.6.53. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 56.6.53_PS6.jpg)

Awl or Hair Ornament

Artist:MangbetuZande

Medium: Ivory, copper

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Dates:late 19th or early 20th century

Dimensions: 9 1/16in. (23cm)

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Accession Number: 56.6.53

Image: 56.6.53_PS6.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Ivory awl or hair ornament. Hair pin, ivory, copper end incised with two lizard-like motifs, cross-hatching and rings, rim slightly bent.

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