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Ancient bakelite? bracelet from Cameroon 01.08.1191

The material is an imitation of Ivory, with a similar specific weight, but the hot needle test indicates an early bakelite. Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components in 1907

  • Ref.:01.08.1191
  • Size:Inner diameter:68 mm; outer diameter: 112 mm; thickness: 8 mm
  • Weight:78 gr

Category

  • Other Bracelets 01.08West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CAMEROON
  • Not specified

Material

  • Bakelite and other formaldehyde resin

Quality

  • Jewelry ready and easy to wearCan be delivered polishedGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

This item is sold