Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3326/50

Circular ivory bangle bracelet with rounded sides. The upper edge tapers in while the bottom edge is flat. Just below the upper edge, decorated with three rows of small holes inset with tiny metal studs. The inside has a dark brown patina.

  • Narrative

    Assumed to have been collected by Lieber while he was living in Nigeria (1965-1970), lecturing at the University of Ibadan under the auspices of CIDA.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture West African
  • Material ivory, iron metal
  • Measurements height 1.0 cm, width 7.1 cm, depth 6.6 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Jack Lieber, Iris Lieber
  • Received from Iris Lieber

  • Made in Nigeria

  • Collection Date between 1965 and 1970
  • Ownership Date before 2015, before June 18, 2018
  • Acquisition Date on June 18, 2018

  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3326/0050