Bambute Pygmy. Wrist Guard, early 20th century. Leather, plaited straw, 4 x 4 1/4 in. (10.2 x 10.8 cm). Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 31.1831a. Creative Commons-BY.

Wrist Guard

early 20th century

Bambute Pygmy

Arts of Africa

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Maker/Artist: Bambute Pygmy
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Leather, plaited straw
Medium: leather, plaited, straw
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 4 x 4 1/4 in. (10.2 x 10.8 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 31.1831a
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Wrist Guard

Bambute Pygmy

Arts of Africa

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