Decorative ornament

tribal African bracelet or anklet, historically also used as a trade currency (Manilla) or as a prestige adornment in West Africa (particularly in countries such as Nigeria, Mali, Burkina Faso, or Niger). In addition to being worn by women during ceremonies or traditional dances to display the social status and wealth of the family, these thick C-shaped metal rings (often called Manillas) served as real commercial currency before and during the colonial era.