Hair Pin

68-18-37

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

Object Number 68-18-37
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Section African
Materials Wood
Description

native hairpin. Worn by Emvondo's favorite wife. Tapering flat pin (tip missing). Surmounted by circle enclosing a cross, with openwork and incised geometric lines. Carved in one piece.

Credit Line Gift of Mrs. S. Logan Kerr, 1968

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