Mossi hairpin 13.02.1400
A beautiful brass hairpin surmounted by a motif representing a scorpion. Only married Mossi women are allowed to stick them in their headdress.
- Ref.:13.02.1400
- Size:Length: 160 mm; width: 40 mm
- Weight:34 gr
Category
- indépendant brass elements 13.02West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
- Elements for jewellery design 13REGIONAL GALLERIES 29
Origin
- West and Central Africa
- BURKINA FASO
- Mossi
Material
- MetalBrass / bronze
Quality
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)Excellent overall conditionCan be delivered cleaned and polished