Brass Bangle
A brass bangle, part of a set of four. This one is made from a plain brass penannular loop. Alldridge's notes say the collection originally came from Upper Guara ; the Guara is a small river running from southern Guinea into Sierra Leone.
Further Information
- Type: Body adornment, jewellery
- Object: Brass Bangle
- Materials: Metal
- Culture Group: Mende
- Dimensions: 7mm [C] x 70mm [L]
- Production Date: Pre 1899
- Associated Places: Unknown
- Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector)
- Museum: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
- Accession Number: BMAG:R3483/21d
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