Imposing bracelet with projections, ancient currency bracelet, primitive art Burkina Faso/Mali, West - West Africa (No reserve price)
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Imposing West African money bracelet dating to the early 20th century, from Burkina Faso/Mali, provenance Collection privée, weighing 0.540 kg and measuring 98 x 23 x 122 mm, made of bronze with fer-forged elements, authentic and in excellent condition.
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Description from the seller
remarkable monnaie bracelet (manille) open, adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs, characteristic of the ethnic groups of Burkina Faso or Mali.
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you a description of the entire set of 24 listings of objects whose provenance remains exceptional, a scientific treasure and primitive art treasure.
Discover among my 24 listings a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my own family for over 70 years, because an older member of my family worked at the prestigious Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) during the 1950s. These pieces are part of a spectacular field collection.
The collection is documented by its wooden transport case with colonial BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey inscriptions, the former name of present-day Benin; it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes dating from surveys conducted between 1935 and 1961.
Among my 24 sales you will find an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This remarkable authentic monnaie bracelet, used as a medium of exchange or dowry, weighs 540 grams, an ancient prestige object. It is adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs. It is richly decorated with geometric shapes, friezes, chevrons, etc.
Beautiful piece with character and aesthetics
fine vintage condition, in its original patina.
Authenic collectible piece
remarkable monnaie bracelet (manille) open, adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs, characteristic of the ethnic groups of Burkina Faso or Mali.
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you a description of the entire set of 24 listings of objects whose provenance remains exceptional, a scientific treasure and primitive art treasure.
Discover among my 24 listings a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my own family for over 70 years, because an older member of my family worked at the prestigious Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) during the 1950s. These pieces are part of a spectacular field collection.
The collection is documented by its wooden transport case with colonial BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey inscriptions, the former name of present-day Benin; it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes dating from surveys conducted between 1935 and 1961.
Among my 24 sales you will find an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This remarkable authentic monnaie bracelet, used as a medium of exchange or dowry, weighs 540 grams, an ancient prestige object. It is adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs. It is richly decorated with geometric shapes, friezes, chevrons, etc.
Beautiful piece with character and aesthetics
fine vintage condition, in its original patina.
Authenic collectible piece
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
West Africa
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Brass, Bronze, Iron (cast), Iron (cast/wrought)
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Imposing bracelet with projections, ancient currency bracelet, primitive art Burkina Faso/Mali, West
Height
122 mm
Width
98 mm
Depth
23 mm
Weight
0.54 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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