Arm Band: Bat Motif

Fon artist

19th–20th century

Not on view

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Title: Arm Band: Bat Motif
Artist: Fon artist
Date: 19th–20th century
Geography: Republic of Benin
Culture: Fon peoples
Medium: Silver
Dimensions: Diameter 4 in.
Classification: Metal-Ornaments
Credit Line: Gift of Charles and Harriet Edwards, 1989
Object Number: 1989.387.2
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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