Rare & early West African currency bronze bracelet, c. 17th. cent.
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1486350
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1486350
$195.00
A very unusual large and very early version of the currency bracelet, used also by slave traders in the in West Africa - these served as exchange currency.
A very ornate bracelet with miniature decoration around the three hemispheric profiles.
Size: 109 mm. wide and 59 mm. high. Weigh: 367 grams.
Condition: Good Very fine, small bumps, but intact with a lovely warm green, brownish red patina.
Ex. Old Danish Private Colection
A very ornate bracelet with miniature decoration around the three hemispheric profiles.
Size: 109 mm. wide and 59 mm. high. Weigh: 367 grams.
Condition: Good Very fine, small bumps, but intact with a lovely warm green, brownish red patina.
Ex. Old Danish Private Colection
