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Written by: William ClarkeEditor · Jewels & Gemstones
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 40286
Anonymous, Kuba-style makerBracelet
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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This ivory bracelet is simple, yet elegant. Note how the delicate wire repair by a Kuba artisan adds a counterpoint pattern to the original design.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kuba-style maker |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1900 |
| Culture / Origin | Africa, Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba-style maker |
| Medium | Ivory and wire |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); Overall: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.) |
| Department | African Art |
| Type | Jewelry |
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