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Khalkhal rigid hinged bracelet from the Saharan/North African region, linked to Berber/Tuareg culture, in bronze with a total weight of 711 g, dating to 1800–1850, showing vintage wear and two diamond-shaped terminal ends punched with the Seal of Solomon.
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Rigid bracelet/anklet with a hinged opening (Khalkhal), historically used as a heavy barter-currency and a nuptial store of value among the nomadic peoples of the Sahara and North Africa. The piece features two flat, flared ends in a lozenge shape, both stamped with the Seal of Solomon, a historic symbol of commercial guarantee tied to Maghrebi coinage and a powerful protective amulet (apotropaic).
The object preserves its exceptional, intact dark and warm patina from the time. It has not undergone any modern cleaning to preserve its authenticity.
Origin: to my knowledge, Saharan/North African region.
Tribe/ethnicity: Berber/Tuareg culture.
Material: bronze/brass.
Dimensions: fully open about 160 mm – closed 90 mm; inner diameter (bracelet closed) about 55 mm.
Weight: 711 g
Rigid bracelet/anklet with a hinged opening (Khalkhal), historically used as a heavy barter-currency and a nuptial store of value among the nomadic peoples of the Sahara and North Africa. The piece features two flat, flared ends in a lozenge shape, both stamped with the Seal of Solomon, a historic symbol of commercial guarantee tied to Maghrebi coinage and a powerful protective amulet (apotropaic).
The object preserves its exceptional, intact dark and warm patina from the time. It has not undergone any modern cleaning to preserve its authenticity.
Origin: to my knowledge, Saharan/North African region.
Tribe/ethnicity: Berber/Tuareg culture.
Material: bronze/brass.
Dimensions: fully open about 160 mm – closed 90 mm; inner diameter (bracelet closed) about 55 mm.
Weight: 711 g
Details
Era
1400-1900
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Estimated period
1800-1850
Metal
Bronze
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
711 g
Condition
Vintage - used with visible signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Circumference
5 cm
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