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Dimitri André

Yoruba neck ring made from a brass alloy with a diameter of 250 mm across.
The torque has a beautiful, concave groove and the discs are finely worked (see photo)
From an old, Swiss private collection. My father was a collector of African artifacts since 1946.
The torque weighs about 3000 g.
It will be shipped insured.

Late 19th cent., in a good condition

Neck Ring / Torque - YORUBA - Nigeria

African Art

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Tribal art and objects

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Edition

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