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Nigerian Benin Bronze Bracelet

Nigerian Benin Bronze Bracelet

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Benin Bronze Bracelet from Nigeria  

19th Century

5in X 5in X2.5in

This Bronze Bangle is made using the wax method of casting prevalent across West Africa. They were once a form of currency and an indicator of status, often forged directly onto a bride's arm as part of a dowry! They make an intriguing statement in a decorative tableau and would be the perfect gift for a bride with a penchant for cultural symbolism and history.

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