This is the rating and price for Rare 19Th C. African Igbo Copper Armlet Cuff, 1968

Description : West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine and rare example of an open-sided cast copper cuff bracelet or wrist guard that is decorated with both geometric and figurative motifs etched and stippled into the surface. The tubular shape tapers from one end to the other - the wrist would emerge from the narrower opening. The panels are ribbed and stippled with patterns and the 4 humanoid figures are etched close to the side opening, each holding a spear or staff. Before 1920, Igbo woman commonly wore these large cuffs as armlets or anklets as symbols of wealth and status. The weight and size were cumbersome, and the wearer was unable to undertake normal domestic duties, thus furthering her image of idle leisure. Size: 6.35 L x 4.25 W (16.1 cm x 10.8 cm) For a similar example please see the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art website, object number: 2013-16-2.2. Provenance: private Arlington, Virginia, USA collection, ex-private collection, acquired in London in late July, 1968 All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167589
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