フラニ族の指輪 – 西アフリカ – 低品位銀合金 (No reserve price)
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Fulani ring – West Africa – low-grade silver alloy; an original Fulani/Peul ring from the first half of the 20th century, collected in situ by the present owner, with no stand, in fair condition.
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Fulani ring – West Africa – low-grade silver alloy
Details
Origin: West Africa
People / Culture: Fulani / Peul
Type: Ring
Material: Low-grade silver / silver alloy
Dimensions:
- Height: 3.4 cm
- Inner diameter: variable, approx. 19–22 mm
Period: first half of the 20th century
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Stand: None
Description
A fine Fulani / Peul ring from West Africa, made in low-grade silver or silver alloy.
Fulani jewellery is often remarkable for the way it combines personal adornment, symbolic form and architectural inspiration. Rings of this type are small objects, but they can have a strong sculptural presence through their vertical construction and refined metalwork.
This example is built around a rounded conical upper element, rising from a circular crown of small raised beads or nodules. The design is simple but very effective: the smooth central dome contrasts beautifully with the more textured lower border.
The ring has a sober and elegant silhouette, almost architectural in character. Its form may evoke a stylised dome, turret or symbolic structure, in keeping with the visual language often found in Fulani silver ornaments.
The surface shows an old grey patina, with darker areas in the recesses and softer rubbed highlights on the raised parts. These traces of handling give the object a pleasant worn character.
A charming Fulani ring, appreciated for its conical sculptural form, beaded crown decoration, old patina and refined simplicity.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, rubbing, small marks and surface irregularities consistent with age and use.
The ring band has an old split / opening in the lower part, visible in the photographs.
Slight deformation consistent with age and use.
Old patina throughout.
No stand included.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The ring only.
No stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Fulani ring – West Africa – low-grade silver alloy
Details
Origin: West Africa
People / Culture: Fulani / Peul
Type: Ring
Material: Low-grade silver / silver alloy
Dimensions:
- Height: 3.4 cm
- Inner diameter: variable, approx. 19–22 mm
Period: first half of the 20th century
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Stand: None
Description
A fine Fulani / Peul ring from West Africa, made in low-grade silver or silver alloy.
Fulani jewellery is often remarkable for the way it combines personal adornment, symbolic form and architectural inspiration. Rings of this type are small objects, but they can have a strong sculptural presence through their vertical construction and refined metalwork.
This example is built around a rounded conical upper element, rising from a circular crown of small raised beads or nodules. The design is simple but very effective: the smooth central dome contrasts beautifully with the more textured lower border.
The ring has a sober and elegant silhouette, almost architectural in character. Its form may evoke a stylised dome, turret or symbolic structure, in keeping with the visual language often found in Fulani silver ornaments.
The surface shows an old grey patina, with darker areas in the recesses and softer rubbed highlights on the raised parts. These traces of handling give the object a pleasant worn character.
A charming Fulani ring, appreciated for its conical sculptural form, beaded crown decoration, old patina and refined simplicity.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, rubbing, small marks and surface irregularities consistent with age and use.
The ring band has an old split / opening in the lower part, visible in the photographs.
Slight deformation consistent with age and use.
Old patina throughout.
No stand included.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The ring only.
No stand included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
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Fair condition
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Fulani ring – West Africa – low-grade silver alloy
Authenticity
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