Turtle Pendant

Lagoon peoples

19th–mid-20th century

Not on view

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Title: Turtle Pendant
Date: 19th–mid-20th century
Geography: Côte d'Ivoire, southern Côte d'Ivoire
Culture: Lagoon peoples
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: H. 3 3/8 x W. 4 in. x D. 1/2 in. (8.6 x 10.2 cm x 1.3 cm)
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line: The Michael C. Rockefeller Memorial Collection, Bequest of Nelson A. Rockefeller, 1979
Object Number: 1979.206.172
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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