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Stone bracelet 01.08.1195


A multitude of tribes of the inner Niger delta and Algeria use these stone bracelets made of a stone called Kaka found around Hombori (Mali). Among the Tuareg these bracelets have fallen into disuse but are still worn by the  Woodabe. The rounded  profile of this bracelet is called Abambay.

  • Ref.:01.08.1195
  • Size:Inner diameter:71 mm; outer diameter: 100 mm; thickness: 20 mm
  • Weight:135 gr

Category

  • Other Bracelets 01.08West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01Maure & Tuareg Jewelry 01.09
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • North AfricaWest and Central Africa
  • Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)ALGERIA
  • DogonTuareg

Material

  • Stone

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Jewelry ready and easy to wearGood overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)

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