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Object Number 30-32-50/B4531
Display Title Ear ornaments, kimanga
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ear ornaments, 2 curved metal interlocking bands, 1 withloop at end
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Madehani
  • Kinga
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tanzania / Madehani
Additional Geographic Terms Tanganyika Territory
Materials Brass, Metal
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm (2 5/8 x 11/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B-4531/ 30-32-50/B4531

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