Bracelet ?

MOA: University of British Columbia

3522/6

Seven brass leopard teeth on a braided plant fibre cord. Ends of cord knotted twice. Teeth have diagonal lines incised along the sides.

  • Narrative

    The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.

  • History Of Use

    Use uncertain, but the size of the cord suggests it could be tied around a wrist or ankle?


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Krahn
  • Material brass metal, plant fibre
  • Measurements height 12.0 cm, width 18.0 cm, depth 4.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Donald White
  • Received from Donald White

  • Made in Liberia

  • Collection Date between 1965 and 1968
  • Ownership Date before August 27, 2021
  • Acquisition Date on August 27, 2021

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 3522/0006