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Wire rings, or ubusenga
Wire rings, or ubusenga

Wire rings, or ubusenga

Artist
Mediummetal
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Rev. Lewis Grout
Object number1905.1.44
DescriptionFive round wire coils. The wire is wrapped around hair. Worn on the upper arm, the wrist, and the calf of the leg.
On View
Not on view
Collections
Arm cuff
N. NIGERIA
Arm cuff
N NIGERIA
Collected: 1968-1972
Arm cuff or anklet
PROB. NIGERIA
c. 1950
PRE-COLUMBIAN/INCA
AD 1430-1530
Knobkerrie
Zulu artist
Brass bell
PROB. NIGERIA
Collected: 1968-1972