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Dogon Fingering 01.05.1378

This type of fingering generally attributed to the Dogon  (Mali) but you find similar models among other tribes in Mali, and surrounding countries. Blandin (1988) p. 37 suggests that the motif represent water lily leaves that exist in the ponds of the region.

  • Ref.:01.05.1378
  • Size:Size of ring: 15 mm (4, US), cover plate 40 x 40 mm
  • Weight:23 gr

Category

  • West African Finger Rings 01.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • MALIBURKINA FASO
  • Dogon

Material

  • MetalBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

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