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Set of 10 West African brass rings 13.02.1418

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. 

  • Ref.:13.02.1418
  • Size:Interior diameter: 16 - 20 mm
  • Weight:96 gr

Category

  • indépendant brass elements 13.02West African Finger Rings 01.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01The area of Guinea 07.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07Elements for jewellery design 13REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

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

Material

  • MetalCopper & copper aloyBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Elements for individual jewelry design

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