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Photo by Tom Joyce
Belt Ornament
Photo by Tom Joyce

Belt Ornament

Date20th century
Culture of Origin Matakam
Object number2007.128
Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce
Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Bead Quiz", July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009, (7/1/2008 - 7/1/2009)
Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn
Dimensions6 x 7 5/8 x 1/8 in. (15.2 x 19.4 x 0.3 cm)
MediumIron
Photo by Tom Joyce
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20th century
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