Bracelets - Coins - Manillas - Read - Nigeria

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Armbanden - Geldstukken - Manillas, a set of 3 bracelets from the Okundu culture in Nigeria, dating to the mid-19th century, made of copper or copper alloy, provenance Privécollectie.

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Read and related peoples, used throughout Nigeria, originally came from Benin. Some were made in Europe and used as currency. Made of copper or alloy, with the largest measuring three units in size and weighing three units combined.

Read and related peoples, used throughout Nigeria, originally came from Benin. Some were made in Europe and used as currency. Made of copper or alloy, with the largest measuring three units in size and weighing three units combined.

Details

No. of items
3
Ethnic group/ culture
Read
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Period
Mid 19th century
Material
Alloy, Copper
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Bracelets - Coins - Manillas
Height
8 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Weight
410 g
Provenance
Private collection
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Objects sold
100%
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