19th C. Yoruba Brass Musical Rattle Bracelet

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West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A brass anklet, hollow cast with openwork motifs, used as currency and to signify wealth. Size: 6.25" W x 1.45" H (15.9 cm x 3.7 cm)

Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection

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#133735
Condition Report: Rich patina on all surfaces. A few small punctures through the brass. Still functional.