About this artwork
The Frafra who live in an area encompassing parts of southern Burkina Faso and northern Ghana are known for their beautiful cast-brass jewelry and exquisitely decorated architecture. This bracelet is composed of raised pyramid shapes in low profile separated by repeating bars that encircle the entire form.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of Africa
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Culture
- Frafra
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Title
- Bracelet
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Place
- Ghana (Object made in)
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Date
- 1800–1950
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Medium
- Copper alloy
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Credit Line
- Gift of Muriel Kallis Newman
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Reference Number
- 2007.602