Anklet currency from Burkina Faso or Ghana, Gurunsi Tribe. 1st half 20th century. Light traces of wear, but no cracks or holes.

This heavy brass or bronze anklet was intended for a woman to wear. Known as an anklet, but it can be and was worn either around the wrist or arm but also around the ankle. They were worn over cloth or something similar to better distribute the weight and to stop it from cutting into the skin. Such an anklet was a demonstration of the woman’s husband’s wealth. Apart from being worn, such anklets functioned as a form of currency and store of wealth.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.

Anklet currency from Burkina Faso or Ghana, Gurunsi Tribe. 1st half 20th century. Light traces of wear, but no cracks or holes.

This heavy brass or bronze anklet was intended for a woman to wear. Known as an anklet, but it can be and was worn either around the wrist or arm but also around the ankle. They were worn over cloth or something similar to better distribute the weight and to stop it from cutting into the skin. Such an anklet was a demonstration of the woman’s husband’s wealth. Apart from being worn, such anklets functioned as a form of currency and store of wealth.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped with Track & Trace.

Etnikai csoport / kultúra
Gurunsi törzs
Származási ország
Burkina Faso
Becsült időszak
Early 20th century
Anyag
Bronz
Állapot
Jó állapotú
Mű címe
Bokalánc valuta
Height
16,5 cm
Width
8,5 cm
Depth
6 cm
Súly
510 g

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Ringrazio il venditore per il bellissimo oggetto che ha superato le mie aspettative e per la velocità incredibile con cui ha spedito questo splendido boccale. Grazie ancora: ottima transazione!

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