Copper alloy anklet with split bells for Yoruba...
Copper alloy anklet with split bells for Yoruba ceremonial dances, Ogboni Company located in Nigeria. Four openwork bells are connected by faces in profile with prominent eyes, nose and mouth. One of the bells was partially damaged, which shows the lost wax technique. Decoration by spirals and engraving. Very nice object with a nice patina.
Ogboni Society, Yoruba, Nigeria, early 20th century.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.5 cm.
Gross weight: 297 g.
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Copper alloy anklet with split bells for Yoruba ceremonial dances, Ogboni Company located in Nigeria. Four openwork bells are connected by faces in profile with prominent eyes, nose and mouth. One of the bells was partially damaged, which shows the lost wax technique. Decoration by spirals and engraving. Very nice object with a nice patina.
Ogboni Society, Yoruba, Nigeria, early 20th century.
Dimensions: 16.5 x 16.5 cm.
Gross weight: 297 g.
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