Ornaments

This group of objects are intended primarily for decorative or ceremonial purposes. From depictions of sacred animals to curious human figures and motifs from the natural world, they demonstrate how metal can be used to create irregular and unusual shapes and textures.

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Bull ornament, brass, Bombay, late 1800s 

Knife handle, bronze

Key, iron, Germany, 1600s

Gecko ornament, brass, Nigeria, 1930s