Mangbetu. <em>Hairpin</em>, 19th century. Ivory, 9 5/8 x 9/16in. (24.4 x 1.4cm). Brooklyn Museum, Museum Expedition 1931, Robert B. Woodward Memorial Fund, 31.2036.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 31.2036.2_bw.jpg)

Hairpin

Artist:Mangbetu

Medium: Ivory

Geograhical Locations:

Ubangi or Uele region, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:19th century

Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 9/16in. (24.4 x 1.4cm) Other: 7in. (17.8cm)

Collections:

Arts of Africa

Exhibitions:

African Innovations
Double Take: African Innovations

Accession Number: 31.2036.2

Image: 31.2036.2_bw.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
One end comes to a point; the other is a truncated ellipsoid knob. Condition: Good, worn.

Brooklyn Museum