arm ornament
arm ornament
Culture
Akan people
Creation date
20th century
Materials
wood, leather, gold leaf, thread
Dimensions
7 x 7 x 2 1/2 in.
Credit line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Eiteljorg
Accession number
1989.512
Collection
Currently On View In
Eiteljorg Suite of African and Oceanic Art
Arm ornaments incorporate messages in their gold leafed elements. For example, the triangular element refers to a hawk's tail and alludes to the aggressiveness of a chief.
