This item is sold

Similar items

Small belt with 39 brass rings from West Africa 13.02.1419

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. To add to an African collection or polished many of them make beautiful fingerrings.

  • Ref.:13.02.1419
  • Size:39 rings in various sizes
  • Weight:256 gr

Category

  • indépendant brass elements 13.02The area of Guinea 07.01West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07Elements for jewellery design 13REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

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

Material

  • MetalBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Elements for individual jewelry designOriginal condition
Back to list Top of page

This item is sold

Similar items
Back to list Top of page