Anklet Item Number: 3522/65 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Oval-shaped ankle dance rattle consisting of four bells attached to a brass band. Interior and exterior sides of band are rounded; top and bottom are flat. Exterior has two channels moulded along its length, forming a pointed ridge that runs through the centre. The four bells are spread at intervals along the band and have large slits through their centres; raised line border around slits. Tops of bells have raised concentric semi-circle and knot-like band designs; bottoms are undecorated. Opening at back of band; ends are flat and curled into tight circles.
Narrative
The donor taught in a rural school in Tobli, eastern Liberia, from 1965 to 1967.
Item History
- Made in Liberia
- Collected between 1965 and 1968
- Owned by Donald White before August 27, 2021
- Received from Donald White (Donor) on August 27, 2021
What
- Name
- Anklet
- Identification Number
- 3522/65
- Type of Item
- anklet
- Material
- brass metal
- Overall
- height 3.0 cm, width 11.7 cm, depth 8.8 cm
Who
- Culture
- Krahn
- Previous Owner
- Donald White
- Received from
- Donald White (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Liberia
When
- Collection Date
- between 1965 and 1968
- Ownership Date
- before August 27, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on August 27, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- metalwork
- Condition
- poor
- Accession Number
- 3522/0065