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Object Number 46-78-50/6029
Display Title One heavy neckring of iron
Descriptions
Inventory Description Necklace, large open ring with large central ridge, scrolled ends
Classification
  • Necklace
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Cameroon
Materials Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 22.1 x 17.9 x 7.4 cm (8 11/16 x 7 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 46-78-50/6029
Provenance
Collector Mr. Ernest T. Jackson (01/01/1880-01/01/1900 - 1916)
Donor Mr. Patrick T. Jackson (1916 - 11/27/1946)

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