Brass, Antique Hinged "Bracelet" Elaborate Geometric Decoration, 3.75: OD, 2" ID
SKU: JSD-881
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$145.00
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Description
- Huge, heavy, antique brass or bronze cuff 3.75: outer diameter, inner diameter 2"
- Imported from Europe probably 1800s, along with trade beads, decorated in Africa
- Used as currency until mid-20th century in some parts of west Africa.
- This is a stunning and well preserved piece of history
- From the collection of Joyce Diamanti, bead researcher, writer and educator
- Second photo coming soon showing how it opens
- Note the color is less coppery than it appears in this image