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Band

Object Number:29-59-156
Current Location: Collections Storage
Culture:Njinga
Provenience: Angola
Section:African
Materials:Wood
Length: 61 cm
Credit Line:Purchased from Henry C. Mercer, 1927
Other Number:Mercer 19764 - Old Museum Number
263 uncertain - Field No SF

Description

Narrow, finely woven strap of basket work. Dr. Johnson's original note reads: "Hair band used by woman on the photo to the right. See picture, March 7. On plantation at Duke de Braganza." Probably belongs with 29-59-155.

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