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Description : Additional information: , ,Many iron, brass, bronze, or copper alloy bracelets, manillas, torques, figures and animal skulls have been found in Nigeria and surrounding areas. These types of items were generally used as currency, although occaisionally used for ritual or ornamentation. ,This particular piece was reportedly used as part of a dowry. To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world please see also A WORLD OF NECKLACES (Leurquin), AFRICA ADORNED (Fisher), JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE (Maggi,Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY (van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY (Borel)
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About the lot N° 100959
Title : Yoruba Manilla Currency Neck Ring, Period : 20th century
Medium : Likely Copper
Size : 14 inches W x 13 inches H
Condition report : Good to Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Oxidized surface, see pictures for details.
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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