Copper Neck Torque
Date18th - 19th century
Object number2007.155
Photo CreditPhoto by Tom Joyce
Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998Published ReferencesLohse, Wulf and Huberte Goote, Other People's Money. Zug, Switzerland: Huberte Goote Gallery, 1995, cover
Puccinelli, Lydia. Artistry of African Currency, Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of African Art, 2000 p. 8-9
Chesi, Gert and Daphne Schlorhaufer. Afrika, Asien: Kunst und Ritualobjekte, Innsbruck: Haymon, [1997] p. 84
Fisher, Angela. Africa Adorned. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1987 p.85
van Cutsem, Anne. A World of Bracelets. Milan: Skira, 2003 p.94
Ginzberg, Marc. African Forms. Italy: Skira Editore S.p.A, 2000 p.222
Credit LinePartial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn
Dimensions7 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (18.4 x 18.4 x 5.7 cm)
MediumCopper alloy
Object number: 2007.158
Object number: 2007.159
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