Published Bronze Turtle Ring

Description

Copper alloy ring identified by Wheelock in his publication as Tusyan, the band composed of four rings, and a circular shell body turtle with tiny head, paws and tail. Worn patina. Custom base. 1"H. finger size: 8.

Provenance: Ex. Thomas G.B. Wheelock (1941-2016), NYC/ Nashville. Published: Christopher Roy & Thomas G.B. Wheelock. "Land of the Flying Masks. Art and Culture in Burkina Faso: The Thomas G.B. Wheelock Collection", 2007, no. 333.

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