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Pendant

Dogon

Artwork Details

Pendant
circa 1920
Dogon
brass
1 1/16 in x 1 1/4 in x 1 in (2.7 cm x 3.18 cm x 2.54 cm)
Museum Purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
1983/2.159

On Display

Not currently on display

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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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