Copper Currency Bracelet – West Africa

40082

$120.00

In stock

In stock

Various
ITEM #:
40082
ETHNICITY:
Various
ORIGIN:
West Africa
BAMILEKE KUOSI SOCIETY ELEPHANT MASK:
These bracelets weren’t just accessories; they were treasured forms of currency, precious dowry offerings, and symbols of power and prestige.

Details


African Art

ITEM NAME:
Copper Currency Bracelet
ITEM #:
40082
ETHNICITY:
Various
ORIGIN:
West Africa
MEDIUM:
Copper.
DIMENSIONS:
3.5″ Diameter (8.9 cm)
CONDITION:
Very Good.


African Art

CATALOGUE NOTE:

With this copper currency bracelet, you get to dive into the ancient art of lost wax casting that brought to life a stunning array of bracelets, each holding a unique story of wealth, love, and honor. A copper currency bracelet wasn’t just an accessory; it was a treasured form of currency, precious dowry offering, and symbols of power and prestige.
Discover the roots of the lost wax casting method that trace back over 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. Bracelets served as more than adornments in various cultures worldwide – they symbolized economic and social value across continents. Historians speculate that bracelets played a pivotal role in early trade routes, bridging diverse societies through their beauty and cultural significance.