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Two decorated anklets and a lump of native iron "Kpesse"
Two decorated anklets and a lump of native iron "Kpesse"
Object Number 2004.24.8408
Display Title Two decorated anklets and a lump of native iron "Kpesse"
Descriptions
Object Description 1. Brass ankle ornaments. 2. Native Iron "Kpesse" Africa - Liberia 1. B/4875, B/4876 2. H/933
Subject
  • engraved
  • Metal
  • Ornament
  • Jewelry
  • Iron
  • Ethnographic
  • Brass
  • Anklet
Department Photographic
Date 1932
Artist Frederick P. Orchard
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Negative, nitrate
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 x 17.78 cm (5 x 7 in.)

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