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Anklet
Anklet

Anklet

Date19th century–20th century
MediumCopper alloy
Dimensions5 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 9/16 inches (14.6 x 14.5 x 9 x 1.5 cm)
Classifications(not assigned)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Francis II
Object number1976.86.6
Collections
  • AFRICAN
Label TextWorn in pairs by women, these heavy anklets rest on top of the foot. They are both a symbol of status and provide magical protection against disease and other misfortune caused by malicious spirits. Few people now wear such heavy adornments. Many have been collected by itinerant art traders and sold to collectors on the international market.