Julien Gauthier

African Art for New Collectors

Authentic West African bronze manille dating from the late 19th century or early 20th century (West Africa). This imposing primitive exchange currency, often called a “coin-bracelet,” features superb geometric chevron/ear-of-c corn engravings at its ends. A very beautiful heavy piece of tribal art with a magnificent natural antique patina (traces of original verdigris).

Object characteristics and dimensions:
• Type: Primitive currency / Manille d'échange / Dowry bracelet
• Origin: West Africa
• Material: Bronze / antique copper alloy
• Exact weight: 1 kg 416 g (see photo on the scale)
• Maximum exterior diameter: About 11.5 cm
• Thickness / Height of the section: About 4 cm
• Condition: Very good condition. Authentic patina from use,

Authentique manille africaine en bronze datant de la fin du XIXe siècle ou debut XXe(Afrique de l'Ouest). Cette imposante monnaie d'échange primitive, souvent appelée « monnaie-bracelet », présente de superbes ciselures géométriques en chevrons / épis sur ses extrémités. Une très belle pièce d'art tribal lourde et dotée d'une magnifique patine ancienne naturelle (traces de vert-de-gris d'origine).
Caractéristiques et Dimensions de l'objet :
• Type : Monnaie primitive / Manille d'échange / Bracelet de dot
• Origine : Afrique de l'Ouest
• Matériau : Bronze / Alliage cuivreux antique
• Poids exact : 1 kg 416 g (voir photo sur la balance)
• Diamètre extérieur maximal : Environ 11,5 cm
• Épaisseur / Hauteur de la section : Environ 4 cm
• État : Très bel état de conservation. Patine d'usage authentique, 

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African Manilla Bronze, late 19th / early 20th century - Primitive Currency Collection - 1416g - - West Africa  (No reserve price)

Late 19th century - Bronze - Good condition

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African bronze Manille dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, weighing 1416 g and measuring about 11.5 cm in external diameter by 4 cm thick, originating from West Africa, from a private collection, in good condition and authentic/official.

African Manilla Bronze, late 19th / early 20th century - Primitive Currency Collection - 1416g - - West Africa (No reserve price)

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African bronze Manille dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, weighing 1416 g and measuring about 11.5 cm in external diameter by 4 cm thick, originating from West Africa, from a private collection, in good condition and authentic/official.

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