Elephant Pad Bangles

A pair of bangles made out of elephant pad. The British Museum catalogue notes that these were worn by a chief.

Further Information

• Type: Body adornment, jewellery, Regalia
• Object: Elephant Pad Bangles
• Materials: Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mende
• Dimensions: 80mm [D] x 75mm [C] x 850mm [D] x 50mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1949
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: D. K. Oldman
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1949.46.9.a.b

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