H x W x D: 1.1 x 6.5 x 5.8 cm (7/16 x 2 9/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
Type:
Jewelry
Geography:
Niger
Date:
20th century
Label Text:
The Tuareg silver bracelets (and similarly shaped earrings) are both adornment and stored wealth. The source of the silver is primarily repurposed old coins.
Description:
Silver c-shaped bracelet composed of a very thin cylindrical band with impressed c-shapes towards its faceted ends, which are decorated with geometric motifs.
Provenance:
Roy and Brigitta Mitchell, Washington, D.C., -- to 2010
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