Bracelet

MOA: University of British Columbia

3595/18

U-shaped metal bracelet with ends that curve upwards and point toward each other. The u-shaped section is smooth, while the curved ends are decorated with raised lines and dots of various sizes. One end has a hole bored through it; the bulbous tip of this end is detachable.

  • Narrative

    Donated to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 1964; sent on longterm loan to the Kelowna Museum (now the Okanagan Heritage Museum) in 1998, then deaccessioned and transferred to them in 2002.


  • Type of Item bracelet
  • Culture Edo
  • Material metal
  • Measurements height 10.1 cm, width 8.1 cm, depth 10.7 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Okanagan Heritage Museum
  • Received from Okanagan Heritage Museum

  • Made in Benin City

  • Ownership Date before September 14, 2022
  • Acquisition Date on September 14, 2022

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3595/0018