Antique African Ivory Coast Baule Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze

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Senufo Locking Currency Bracelet
Time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through … Read more Senufo Locking Currency Bracelet
Time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan meticulously traced and retraced their patterns on the bronze surface to create the defined ridges. Hinged and fastened with a clasp over the wrist, a woman of status used this bracelet as both ceremonial accessory and as an expression of her wealth. It originates from the Ivory Coast and was made by hand in the 19th century.

Measurements: H: 11 cm, Diameter: 12/9 cm (ex-/interior). See less