Ritual ornament11 3/4 × 8 inches (29.8 × 20.3 cm)Iron with dark brown rusty patinaGift of Arnold and Joanne Syrop2001.048.0140The ritual ornament consisting of 4 inch diameter iron cylindrical formed circular ring from which 9 hollow forged conical iron forms each open at the back are suspended, each with a suspension loop and varying in height from 3 1/2 inches to 8 1/4 inches. Excellent old example of style.Artifacts21418218248Nigeria