- On View
- Slavery and Freedom Gallery
- Museum Maps
- Objects in this Location
- Exhibition
- Slavery and Freedom
- Created by
- Unidentified
- Date
- 17th century-18th century
- Medium
- bronze
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 1 x 1 1/8 x 5/16 in. (2.5 x 2.9 x 0.8 cm)
- Description
- A miniature pair of shackles used as a protective amulet by the Lobi tribe of West Africa in what is now Ghana. The bronze shackles consist of a pair of loops linked to a single bolt. There is a third loop at the top of the amulet. The bronze is covered with a dark patina.
- Place made
- West Africa, Africa
- Classification
- Slavery and Freedom Objects
- Sacred and Ceremonial Objects
- Type
- amulets
- Topic
- Africa
- Clothing and dress
- Faith
- Slavery
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




