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Pendant in the Form of a Sawfish
Unknown19th century
Brooklyn Museum
Brooklyn, New York City, United States
An oval body of open lattice work, edged by rows of circular openings. A long tail curves around one side and is made of wrapped threads. The head is cylindrical with two projecting eyes. There are two rings for suspension. Condition: Very good.
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Details
- Title: Pendant in the Form of a Sawfish
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: 19th century
- Location Created: Lagunes region, Ivory Coast
- Type: Accessory
- Rights: A Augustus Healy Fund
- External Link: http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/62523/Pendant_in_the_Form_of_a_Sawfish
- Medium: Gold
- Dimensions: 2 3/16 x 3/8 x 2 15/16 in. (5.5 x 1 x 7.5 cm)
- Culture: Ebrié
- Collection: Arts of Africa
- Accession number: 49.32.2
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