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Akan artist
Place made: Ghana

Finger or toe ring (mpɛtea) in the form of a starburst or cocoon

Gold
h. 5.5 cm, diam. 6.3 cm (2 3/16 x 2 1/2 in.)
ring diameter: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
1998-639
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