Art Institute of Chicago
Four Bracelets
Igbo
- Date
- Probably 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory
- Culture
- Nigeria
- Department
- Arts of Africa
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
Nigerians have worn ivory jewelry for generations. Ivory was a favored medium for jewelry for both its ease of carving and its supple feel against the skin. These bracelets have turned a warm, honey color through the interaction of the ivory with oils on the skin.
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- Object type
- AAT300209261
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