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Metal ring, nitien, cast brass with clay core; four knobs, each different
Metal ring, nitien, cast brass with clay core; four knobs, each different
Object Number 2014.10.115
Display Title Metal ring, nitien, cast brass with clay core; four knobs, each different
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ring, metal, nitien (currency or ritual object), green patina, smooth surface with broken applied medallions, four knobs, two knobs with concentric rings, two knobs distinct linear patterns
Classification
  • Unclassified
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Kru
  • Grebo
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Liberia
Materials Brass , Clay
Dimensions Other: 21.5 × 21.2 × 4.9 cm, 2.032 kg (8 7/16 × 8 3/8 × 1 15/16 in., 4.48 lb.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 2014.10.115
Credit Line Gift of Mark Clayton
Provenance
Collector Mark Clayton (2005-2014)
Donor Donated by Mark Clayton (2005-9/9/2014)

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