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Set of 4 rings from Mali/Niger 01.05.883

Such rings are worn by Fulani and Tuareg as hair or finger rings, as well as pendants. Their small diameter indicates that they were mostly worn as pendent, according to Brunner 2011 specialy by Azawagh women in the Aïr mountains. 

  • Ref.:01.05.883
  • Size:Size: from 17.5 to 18,5 mm; outer diameter 25 - 33 mm
  • Weight:70 gr

Category

  • West African Finger Rings 01.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • JEWELRY FROM SUB SAHARIAN & NORTH AFRICA 01REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • Sahelian region (Mali, Niger Burkina-Faso)BURKINA FASONIGERMALI
  • FulaniTuareg

Material

  • Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy

Quality

  • Jewelry ready and easy to wearExcellent overall condition

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