Antique Incised Copper Currency Anklet

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Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known … Read more Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulously trace and retrace their carvings to create the definition and discoloration exhibited here. A woman of status used this anklet as both ceremonial garb and as an expression of her day to day wealth. It has been mounted on a custom steel stand. See less