Fulani. Beaded Dowry Band, early 20th century. Cotton, glass beads, fiber, 17 x 1 7/8 in. (43.2 x 4.8 cm) length with ties: 23in. (58.4cm). Gift of Jay M. Haft, 80.243.12. Creative Commons-BY.

Beaded Dowry Band

early 20th century

Fulani

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Fulani
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Cotton, glass beads, fiber
Medium: cotton, glass, beads, fiber
Locations: Place made: Mali
Dimensions: 17 x 1 7/8 in. (43.2 x 4.8 cm) length with ties: 23in. (58.4cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 80.243.12
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Beaded Dowry Band

Fulani

Arts of Africa

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