This is 19th century Nigerian currency bracelet recently purchased from a private collection in NJ.

It is made of brass alloy with cast geometric, linear and circular patterns. It is an almost complete circle and the ends of the bracelet almost meet.

 

It measures 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. The total gram weight is 194.1 grams.

Condition: Good.  Aged patina and natural wear.

We purchased the collection of late 19th and early 20th century Nigerian artifacts collected between approx. 1950-70. There are over 50 pieces with a focus on ceremonial, ritual and spiritual tools and also a collection of West African currency manilla bracelets. Many are rare museum quality pieces including Ifa Divination tools, cowrie shrines and fetishes and Eshu figures.

Be sure to check my listings for the other pieces from the same collection. All the pieces have been privately held for the last 60+ years by the original collectors and are offered here for sale for the first time.

Provenance will be provided to the winning buyer if requested.