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Pendant

Dogon

Artwork Details

Pendant
circa 1920
Dogon
brass
1 x 1 x 1 in. (2.70 x 3.18 x 2.54 cm)
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1983/2.159

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Description

Subject Matter:

Pendant in the form of a man clasping his knees. Dogon women wore such pendants around their necks or attached to their clothing. 

Physical Description:

Pendant in the form of a human figure in a circular shape.

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