Rare pair of large twisted-link bracelets with coin motifs in bronze/brass, African primitive art. - West Africa (No reserve price)
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Selected by Julien Gauthier
A decade of experience in historical arms, armour, and African art.
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Rare pair of large twisted manilles bracelets in bronze/brass from West Africa, early 20th century, provenance: private collection, original authentic piece in excellent condition, weight 0.806 kg with dimensions 98 mm height, 37 cm depth and 90 mm width.
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Description from the seller
Magnificent and rare pair of large twisted bracelets (manilles).
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you a description of the entire set of 24 object listings whose provenance remains exceptional, a scientific treasure and a work of primitive art.
Discover among my 24 listings a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my family for more than 70 years, because a former 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 inscriptions BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey, the former name of present-day Benin, and it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes from surveys conducted between 1935 and 1961.
You will find among my 24 sales an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This magnificent pair of bracelet coins, which served as currency or dowry, are twisted. These two models are decorated with grooves. One weighs 425 g and the other 381 g.
Good vintage condition in its original patina.
Authentic collectible piece
Magnificent and rare pair of large twisted bracelets (manilles).
A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you a description of the entire set of 24 object listings whose provenance remains exceptional, a scientific treasure and a work of primitive art.
Discover among my 24 listings a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my family for more than 70 years, because a former 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 inscriptions BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey, the former name of present-day Benin, and it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes from surveys conducted between 1935 and 1961.
You will find among my 24 sales an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg.
Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition.
This magnificent pair of bracelet coins, which served as currency or dowry, are twisted. These two models are decorated with grooves. One weighs 425 g and the other 381 g.
Good vintage condition in its original patina.
Authentic collectible piece
Details
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
West Africa
Period
Early 20th century
Material
Brass, Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Rare pair of large twisted-link bracelets with coin motifs in bronze/brass, African primitive art.
Height
98 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
37 cm
Weight
0.81 kg
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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