Pair of cylindrical bracelet Numibia /Siwa 01.03.1582
Similar to 01.03.1892 origin from Siwa oasis in Egypt. Following th place this pair was collecte shows that identical cuffs are also worn by women of the Nubian and Rashaida tribes of the era.
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Silver-plated and alloy metals