Skip to main content
Metal ring, nitien, cast brass; one knob missing
Metal ring, nitien, cast brass; one knob missing
Object Number 2014.10.50
Display Title Metal ring, nitien, cast brass; one knob missing
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ring, cast metal, nitien (currency or ritual object),four knobs, one missing, open ring, brown patina, symmetric design and knob pairs flanking opening, three knobs with incised concentric rings, damaged, visible clay core
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kru
  • Grebo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Brass
Dimensions Other: 21 × 14.5 × 5.5 cm, 6.26 kg (8 1/4 × 5 11/16 × 2 3/16 in., 13.8 lb.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2014.10.50
Credit Line Gift of Mark Clayton
Provenance
Collector Mark Clayton (2005-2014)
Donor Donated by Mark Clayton (2005-9/9/2014)

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.