Iron Bangle

A bangle, made from a twisted piece of iron. It was initially purchased by the Welcome Trust at an auction in 1919 and was acquired by the British Museum in 1954.

Further Information

  • Type: Body adornment, jewellery
  • Object: Iron Bangle
  • Materials: Metal
  • Culture Group: Mende
  • Dimensions: 50mm [L] x 550mm [W] x 25mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1954
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Wellcome Historical Medical Museum
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1954.23.2369

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