Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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Antique fingering? probably Sao02.1387
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
95 x 75 mm
Weight:
21 gr
sold
If my memories do not betray me this ring was acquired around 1970 in Chad. A possible origin is Sao. No literary reference. Any information is welcome
Bracelet Sao22.02.857
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 62 - 72 mm; Width: 14 mm
Weight:
115 gr
135.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.856
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Diameter ext.: 70 mm; Width: 12 mm
Weight:
85 gr
120.00
CHF
Manila Sao22.02.855
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 73 - 82 mm; diameter of rod: 9 mm
Weight:
80 gr
145.00
CHF
Manila sao22.02.854
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 72 - 82 mm; diameter of rod: 8 mm
Weight:
82 gr
140.00
CHF
Sao twisted Bracelet22.02.853
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sara
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Diameter ext.: 65 mm, int.: 58 mm; Width: 8mm
Weight:
40
115.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.852
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 62 mm, int.: 52 mm, Width. 12 mm
Weight:
85 gr
125.00
CHF
Bracelet Sao22.02.851
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext: 80 mm, diameter of rod: 7 mm
Weight:
65 gr
120.00
CHF
Torque Sao22.02.850
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 170 - 190 mm; diameter of rod: 10 mm
Weight:
268
170.00
CHF
Torque Sao22.02.849
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Diameter ext.: 190 - 200 mm; diameter of rod: 12 mm
Weight:
440 gr
255.00
CHF
Beautiful twisted Sao Torque22.02.848
West and Central Africa | CHAD | Sao
- Brass / bronze
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
Diameter ext.: 200 mm, diameter of rod: 16 mm
Weight:
765 gr
645.00
CHF