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Heavy Brass Anklet Senufo used as money 01.01.596

This anklet belongs to people of higher rank and were associated with fertility. The anklet has a Senufo design. Made out of Brass ( an alloy of copper and zinc) by the lost wax casting technique.

  • Ref.:01.01.596
  • Size:135 X 90 mm
  • Weight:425 gr

Category

  • Brass Bracelets & Anklets 01.01The area of Guinea 07.01West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • MALIBURKINA FASOCÔTE D'IVOIRE
  • Senufo

Material

  • MetalBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

195.00
CHF
$