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Nigerian Armlet [Object of the Day #73]


September 28, 2012

Armlet
Armlet

 

This Nigerian armlet was made from ivory. The object would have been worn around the arm as an accessory. Carved into the ivory are images of Portuguese men (or Europeans) and several leopards.

Penn Museum Object #29-93-3

See this and other objects like it on Penn Museum’s Online Collection Database