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This vintage Nigerien bronze Khalkhal is a heavy hinged bracelet or anklet associated with Berber and Tuareg culture, with flared diamond-shaped terminals and a weight of 697 g.

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Rigid hinged bracelet/anklet (Khalkhal), historically used as a heavy form of commodity money and a bridal store of value among the nomadic peoples of the Sahara and North Africa. The piece is distinguished by two flared, flat, diamond-shaped terminals.
The object retains its exceptional, untouched warm, dark patina, acquired over time. It has not undergone any modern cleaning, in order to preserve its authenticity.
Origin: to the best of my knowledge, the Sahara/North Africa region.
Tribe/ethnicity: Berber / Tuareg culture.
Material: bronze / brass.
Dimensions: approximately 160 mm fully open – 90 mm closed; opening (bracelet closed) approximately 55 mm.
Weight: 697 g

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