Pendant
Pendant
Pendant
Pendant

Currently not on view

Pendant,

20th century

Lobi artist
1998-653

Information

Title
Pendant
Dates

20th century

Maker
Lobi artist
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
h. 8.2 cm., w. 14.8 cm., d. 0.8 cm. (3 1/4 x 5 13/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Bequest of John B. Elliott, Class of 1951
Object Number
1998-653
Place Made

Africa, Ghana

Culture
African, Lobi
Type
jewelry, metalwork, ornament, pendants (jewelry)
Materials
bronze
Techniques
casting (process)
Subject
protection, divination objects, snakes

John B. Elliott, New York, NY; Princeton University Art Museum, 1998

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