Julien Gauthier

African Art for New Collectors

Young girl’s bracelet that was used as a form of exchange at weddings.
The rim is adorned with butterfly-wing spirals.
Cast using the lost-wax casting method.
A slight crack at the bottom is visible in the last photo. Not detrimental to the piece.

Old brown patina from use.

Height 5.5 cm x diameter 6.4 cm; weight 196 g.

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Bracelet de jeune fille qui servait de monnaie d'échange lors des mariages.
Pourtour orné de spirales en ailes de papillon.
Coulé selon le procédé de la cire perdue.
Une légère fissure au bas est visible sur la dernière photo. Non dommageable pour l'ensemble.

Ancienne patine brune d'usage.

Hauteur 5,5 cm X diamètre 6,4 cm Poids 196 g.

Envoi en colissimo recommandé.

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Bracelet. - Akan - Côte d'Ivoire

Early 20th century - Bronze - Fair condition

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Bronze bracelet of the Akan culture, dating from the early 20th century in Côte d'Ivoire, with a private collection provenance, weight 196 g, height 5.5 cm and diameter 6.4 cm (depth 6.4 cm), cast by the lost-wax process, with an old brown patina, in original condition and authentic, sold without a stand.

Bracelet. - Akan - Côte d'Ivoire

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