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Set of 10 rings, West Africa 13.02.1417

Brass rings from West Africa, some may be Dogon, some others from Nigeria.  Originally used as hair ornaments that would represent wealth, or worn braided onto a leather thong as a currency belt, and used as currency in tribal trade. Some have a  "snake skin" cross-hatch pattern. Sold also  individually. Polished the make beautiful fingerrings.
 

  • Ref.:13.02.1417
  • Size:Interior diameter from 18 - 22 mm
  • Weight:122 gr

Category

  • indépendant brass elements 13.02West African Finger Rings 01.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01Elements for jewellery design 13REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)
  • Not specified

Material

  • MetalCopper & copper aloyBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Elements for individual jewelry designCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)Original condition
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