Bracelet (No reserve price)
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Imposing slave bracelet in lost-wax bronze from West Africa, Bamoun origin (Cameroon), weighing 1.100 kg, in good used condition with signs of wear.
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Impressive West African lost-wax bronze slave bracelet
This slave bracelet is a form of exchange currency found among the Bamoun (Bamun) people of Cameroon. It also served as a prestige object for the elites of Bamoun society. With a series of motifs, this bracelet is nicely decorated.
This heavy-cast bracelet is an extraordinary example of the Bamoun bronze founder's skill in casting a large metal mold with a complex design on the exterior surface and a smooth interior surface with an opening between the two surfaces.
This bracelet reflects the Bamoun foundry tradition
Weight: 1.100 kg
Good luck bidding to all
As with all my items put up for auction on this site, this marvel has undergone no cleaning (only dusting) nor modification since purchase, so it will require a good cleaning to restore its former panache.
Look carefully at the photos that are part of the description. Any damage not mentioned in the text but visible in the photos is considered described.
No shipping outside the EU; if you are outside the European Union you may bid on one of my lots, however no claims will be possible in case of problems during transport.
Given the new import/export regulations to the USA, there will be no shipments to this country anymore.
Professional, careful shipping, with signature on delivery and insurance.
Seller's Story
Passionate about flea markets, and antiques of all kinds since my childhood, I was already selling on this site as an individual, the joy and kindness of the buyers made me understand that it was the right time to get started in my small business, I pay particular attention to the lots offered in order to be able to satisfy you, all my objects benefit from a very light cleaning and no restoration so that you can judge for yourself their quality and condition, so good auction to all and see you soon I hope
Translated by Google TranslateImpressive West African lost-wax bronze slave bracelet
This slave bracelet is a form of exchange currency found among the Bamoun (Bamun) people of Cameroon. It also served as a prestige object for the elites of Bamoun society. With a series of motifs, this bracelet is nicely decorated.
This heavy-cast bracelet is an extraordinary example of the Bamoun bronze founder's skill in casting a large metal mold with a complex design on the exterior surface and a smooth interior surface with an opening between the two surfaces.
This bracelet reflects the Bamoun foundry tradition
Weight: 1.100 kg
Good luck bidding to all
As with all my items put up for auction on this site, this marvel has undergone no cleaning (only dusting) nor modification since purchase, so it will require a good cleaning to restore its former panache.
Look carefully at the photos that are part of the description. Any damage not mentioned in the text but visible in the photos is considered described.
No shipping outside the EU; if you are outside the European Union you may bid on one of my lots, however no claims will be possible in case of problems during transport.
Given the new import/export regulations to the USA, there will be no shipments to this country anymore.
Professional, careful shipping, with signature on delivery and insurance.
Seller's Story
Passionate about flea markets, and antiques of all kinds since my childhood, I was already selling on this site as an individual, the joy and kindness of the buyers made me understand that it was the right time to get started in my small business, I pay particular attention to the lots offered in order to be able to satisfy you, all my objects benefit from a very light cleaning and no restoration so that you can judge for yourself their quality and condition, so good auction to all and see you soon I hope
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Era
1900-2000
Metal
lost-wax bronze
Total weight
1.1 kg
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
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