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