Accession Number
2014/2.70.1-2

Title
Wooden Cylinders (Pair)

Artist(s)
Nguni

Artist Nationality
Nguni

Object Creation Date
19th century - 20th century

Medium & Support
wood and paint

Dimensions
3/4 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.91 x 3.49 cm )

Credit Line
Gift of the Robbins Center for Cross Cultural Communications in memory of Warren M. Robbins

Physical Description
Each short wooden cylinder is painted with an inlay on both circular face. One face is red, white and blue with brown dots. Other face in dark teal, black, yellow and white with brown dots.

Primary Object Classification
Jewelry

Primary Object Type
beadwork

Collection Area
African

Rights
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Keywords
jewelry
jewelry making
ornaments