{"title":"African Tribal Bracelets, Armlets \u0026 Adorement","description":"\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  \/* ============================================================\n     Esteemed Antiques — Master Styling (v1)\n     Source: egon-guenther-johannesburg-gallerist_shopify-html_v1.html\n     Wrappers: .ea-article (blog) | .ea-collection-intro (above-grid)\n               .ea-collection-seo (below-grid)\n     ============================================================ *\/\n\n  \/* --- Wrappers ---------------------------------------------- *\/\n  .ea-article { color: #2c2c2c; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }\n  .ea-article p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }\n  .ea-article a { color: #2c2c2c; text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-color: #A4B0A1; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }\n  .ea-article a:hover { color: #A4B0A1; }\n\n  .ea-collection-intro { color: #2c2c2c; line-height: 1.75; }\n  .ea-collection-intro p { margin: 0 0 1.1em; }\n  .ea-collection-intro a { color: #2c2c2c; 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}\n    .ea-pullquote { font-size: 1.15em; padding: 1em 1.1em; }\n    .ea-table { font-size: 0.9em; }\n    .ea-table thead th,\n    .ea-table tbody td { padding: 0.6em 0.55em; }\n    .ea-cta-card { padding: 1.6em 1.1em; }\n    .ea-cta-card::before { left: 1.1em; }\n    .ea-cta-card::after { right: 1.1em; }\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"ea-lead\"\u003eA focused selection of African tribal bracelets, prestige cuffs, armlets and ceremonial anklets in lost-wax cast brass, bronze and copper alloy. The pieces here are drawn primarily from the cast metalwork traditions of Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria, spanning the 19th and early 20th century, with several individually dated 18th to 19th century examples and a small number of later 20th-century pieces clearly identified as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach bracelet is described by ethnic attribution where confidently identifiable, alongside object type, material, casting technique, weight, dimensions and approximate period. Provenance is noted where it exists, including pieces with Hans Himmelheber field-collection inventory marks and items from the Egon Guenther Collection by descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection. This is a sub-collection of the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/african-tribal-art\" title=\"Curated authentic African tribal art, masks and ethnographic sculpture\"\u003eAfrican tribal art\u003c\/a\u003e programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips worldwide from the Netherlands. Private viewings available by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"ceremonial-anklet-from-west-africa-sahel-volta-region","title":"Ceremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region,Provernence Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Solid copper anklet cast in two interlocking halves with a tongue and groove closure, designed to be fitted and locked onto the ankle.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe exterior is decorated with fine incised geometric bands and cross hatched motifs. Such anklets functioned as symbols of status, wealth, and ritual identity rather than everyday adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOd 74.4 mm, Id 45.5 mm,Weight: 389 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158863343957,"sku":"EG  148","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/EG3842coppersculpturesshapedbytime_BeautyinAfricanTribalism_b162bb8d-81bb-4a31-8613-62143f359525.png?v=1767085549"},{"product_id":"19th-century-mossi-copper-bracelet-lost-wax-cast-burkina-faso","title":"19th Century Mossi Copper Bracelet   Lost Wax Cast, Burkina Faso","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautiful ancient Mossi Copper Bracelet  Provenance Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMossi people of Burkina Faso, celebrated for their refined tradition of metal casting. Created using the lost wax technique, it is decorated with finely incised triangular and cross hatched motifs symbolising order, protection, and identity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOd 78.4 mm, Id 59.8 mm,Weight: 266 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158966006101,"sku":"EG 149","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/EG3842coppersculpturesshapedbytime_BeautyinAfricanTribalism.png?v=1767085283"},{"product_id":"tribal-bronze-dan-people-ivory-coast-anklet","title":"Tribal Bronze Dan People, Ivory Coast Anklet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBronze Dan People, Ivory Coast Anklet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe solid brass Lost wax cast Anklet is referenced in Angela Fisher's book, Africa Adorned. Provenance Egon Guenther, acquired from Hans Himmelheber collection. Dimensions 96mm long x 92mm wide x 35mm high and weighs 710 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMarked with white paint  HH  (Hans Himmelheber)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52163212902741,"sku":"HH27","price":890.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/HH27TribalBronzeDanPeople_IvoryCoastAnklet23-10-2025.png?v=1766913299"},{"product_id":"copper-neck-torque-attributed-to-the-kalabari-ijaw-peoples-of-the-niger-delta","title":"Copper neck torque, attributed to the Kalabari \/ Ijaw peoples of the Niger Delta","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare collectable Copper neck torque - Provernance Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttributed to the Kalabari \/ Ijaw peoples copper neck torque, attributed to the Kalabari \/ Ijaw peoples of the Niger Delta and dates to circa 1890 to 1920. Worn by women of rank, its spiraling form conveyed prestige and authority, where elegance emerged through material value and ceremonial restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThey signified status, rank, and authority, often associated with elders, titled individuals, or ritual contexts. The spiral form distributed weight across the neck and shoulders and symbolized continuity, lineage, and power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThe torque weighs 395 grams and the diameter measures 127 mm and a height of 24.7 mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52171574378837,"sku":"EG 07","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/EG385SimplisticBeauty_RootedinAfrica._7cb728dc-af6e-46b6-88eb-c922b16951cc.png?v=1767087557"},{"product_id":"dogon-bronze-armlet-mali-circa-1890-to-1920","title":"Dogon Bronze Armlet · Mali ·  Circa 1890 to 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDogon  Armlet  Provernence Egon Guenther Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAttributed to the Dogon of Mali’s Bandiagara Escarpment, this lost wax cast copper alloy armlet features wax formed openwork and a raised boss with concentric incisions. Light and breathable at 98 grams, it was likely worn daily as a marker of identity and protection. 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Their bold architectural form and finely worked surfaces speak to both technical mastery and symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example comes from the renowned collection of \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther \u003c\/b\u003ethe influential German collector whose carefully assembled holdings of African art were formed during the mid 20th century and are respected for their quality, authenticity, and early provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare object where artistry, power, and history converge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height 9.9 cm × Width 87.6 cm × Depth 8.2 cm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52195850846549,"sku":"EG 1.42","price":630.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_1bfe916f-99eb-4173-8a76-19b536195d4c.png?v=1767472929"},{"product_id":"hh-6-prestige-arm-currency-bracelet-central-africa-lower-congo-region-19th-century","title":"HH 6 Prestige Arm Currency Bracelet Central Africa, Lower Congo region, 19th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrestige Arm Currency Bracelet \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCentral Africa, Lower Congo region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCast brass \/ copper alloy (lost-wax)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis monumental arm currency exemplifies Central African systems of value in which wealth was worn, displayed, and secured. Cast in heavy copper alloy with a hinged locking mechanism, such objects functioned as stores of wealth, media of exchange, and markers of social rank and alliance. The bracelet was documented and marked “HH 6” by the German ethnologist \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e during his Central African research. 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Cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique, each example was individually made, resulting in subtle variations in form and surface.\u003cbr\u003eThe armlet’s segmented structure, heavy walls, and textured exterior are characteristic of Benin court metalwork. In Edo society, bronze was a prestigious material, reserved for elite, ceremonial, and courtly use. Objects of this type functioned not merely as adornment, but as markers of rank, authority, and affiliation, as well as stores of regulated wealth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis example displays a deep, mature surface with areas of natural wear and patination consistent with age and use. 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The surface displays a deep, stable patina with wear consistent with age and ceremonial handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFormerly in the \u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber collection \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ereference: HH,\u003cbr\u003eacquired by \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOuter diameter: 102 mm\u003cbr\u003eInner diameter: 72 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 489 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52487556792661,"sku":"HH11","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_2122b4d8-565c-4930-a645-5e6330d996e5.jpg?v=1770284504"},{"product_id":"19th-century-african-bronze-serpent-bracelet-lost-wax-cast-hans-himmelheber-provenance","title":"19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarked HH2This \u003cb\u003eWest African bronze serpent bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e originates from the \u003cb\u003eLower Niger \/ Niger–Benue region of southwestern Nigeria\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be \u003cb\u003eattributed to Yoruba-speaking peoples, or closely related Yoruba-affiliated riverine cultures\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to the \u003cb\u003e19th century\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was produced using the \u003cb\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique\u003c\/b\u003e, resulting in a solid, individually cast armlet with incised decoration and a stylised serpent head. The serpent motif is associated with \u003cb\u003eprotection, spiritual authority, and continuity\u003c\/b\u003e, and the bracelet functioned as a \u003cb\u003eritual or status armlet\u003c\/b\u003e, worn by titled or initiated individuals rather than serving as currency or ordinary adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is marked in white paint  \u003cstrong\u003eHH2 (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet comes from the collection of \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, was later acquired by the \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutside diameter 91 mm\u003cbr\u003eInside diameter 68 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 271 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52489134276949,"sku":null,"price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3_64bed5bd-7a0b-498b-a1f2-391d1b1fadf3.jpg?v=1770293608"},{"product_id":"9th-century-akan-asante-cast-brass-prestige-bracelet-southern-ghana","title":"9th Century Akan (Asante) Cast Brass Prestige Bracelet – Southern Ghana","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis substantial \u003cb\u003eAkan (Asante) cast brass prestige bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e was produced in southern Ghana during the 19th century, when heavy metal arm ornaments functioned as markers of \u003cb\u003erank, wealth, and social distinction\u003c\/b\u003e. Such bracelets were worn by individuals of status and were integral to formal dress within Akan courtly and ceremonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet is cast in brass using the traditional \u003cb\u003elost-wax technique\u003c\/b\u003e and features a \u003cb\u003eribbed circular body with applied rounded bosses\u003c\/b\u003e. These elements are characteristic of Akan metalwork of the period and reflect a focus on mass, balance, and visual presence rather than surface engraving or figurative imagery. The weight and thickness of the bracelet underscore its role as a prestige object rather than everyday adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is further distinguished by its \u003cb\u003edocumented provenance\u003c\/b\u003e. It was acquired in West Africa by \u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most important early collectors and scholars of African art, and later entered the \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther collection\u003c\/b\u003e. Himmelheber inventory markings remain visible, confirming its place within this historically significant corpus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture \/ Tribe:\u003c\/b\u003e Akan (Asante)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeographic Location:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSouthern Ghana, West Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e circa \u003cb\u003e19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInternal width: \u003cb\u003e45 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInternal height: \u003cb\u003e44 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThickness: \u003cb\u003e15 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWeight: \u003cb\u003e156 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003eHimmelheber Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52490312679765,"sku":"HH 21","price":510.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_8ad9b091-fa35-4094-aa09-4d38e1c58ca6.jpg?v=1770302591"},{"product_id":"akan-cast-bronze-prestige-bracelet-currency-bracelet-west-africa","title":"Akan Cast Bronze Prestige Bracelet (Currency Bracelet), West AfricaCirca late 19th – early 20th century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"607\"\u003eThis substantial \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"270\"\u003ecast bronze\/brass bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eWest African prestige and currency bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"396\"\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. The heavy annular form, accented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"461\"\u003eraised nodular bosses\u003c\/strong\u003e, is characteristic of bracelets worn and circulated within the \u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"549\"\u003eAkan cultural sphere\u003c\/strong\u003e, with close parallels among related \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eBaule\u003c\/strong\u003e traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"609\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eSuch bracelets functioned as \u003cstrong data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"687\"\u003emarkers of wealth, social rank, and authority\u003c\/strong\u003e, and were also employed as \u003cstrong data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"758\"\u003estores of value and mediums of exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e in regional trade networks. The pronounced wear, rich patination, and slight casting irregularities are consistent with prolonged use and hand-finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eThe interior bears an \u003cstrong data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"949\"\u003e“HH” mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, attributable to \u003cstrong data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose fieldwork and collections form the backbone of many major museum holdings of African art. 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The compact circular form, decorated with a continuous band of \u003cstrong data-start=\"466\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eraised nodular bosses\u003c\/strong\u003e, is characteristic of \u003cstrong data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eAkan metalwork traditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, where both large and miniature bracelets functioned as \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"625\"\u003epersonal wealth items\u003c\/strong\u003e, adornments, and exchange units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"660\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eExamples of this reduced size were often worn on the \u003cstrong data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"757\"\u003ewrist, forearm, or as a stacked ornament\u003c\/strong\u003e, and could also circulate individually as \u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"827\"\u003emeasured units of value\u003c\/strong\u003e. The surface displays a stable, aged patina with wear consistent with prolonged handling and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003eThe interior is clearly marked \u003cstrong data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"966\"\u003e“HH”\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying it as part of the field collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Objects of this type were not simple jewellery but functioned as \u003cstrong data-end=\"681\" data-start=\"641\"\u003ewealth items and ceremonial currency\u003c\/strong\u003e, used in important social and ritual transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"734\"\u003eThe bracelet was cast using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"802\" data-start=\"766\"\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a method perfected by Edo metalworkers and closely associated with court-controlled guilds. 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The bracelet is formed as a heavy open cuff, decorated with closely spaced horizontal ribbing and a raised central band punctuated by nodular elements. Its bold, architectural construction reflects the Lobi aesthetic, where sculptural mass and material value were prioritised over ornamental delicacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1267\"\u003eThe bracelet was produced using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003elost-wax casting (cire perdue)\u003c\/strong\u003e technique, a traditional metallurgical process widely practised by Lobi metalworkers. 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Objects of this type are collected for the clarity with which they demonstrate regional metalworking practice within Sahelian copper-alloy ornament traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca: 19th early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003ePROVENANCE  \u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 5.37 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eInner diameter: 4.26 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003eWeight: 34 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610036793685,"sku":"EG 020","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/5_afcc2c6c-ecf4-4ae8-b791-793ebf180d07.jpg?v=1771664664"},{"product_id":"manilla-bracelet-with-bird-finial-akan-ashanti-culture-ghana-19th-to-early-20th-century","title":"Manilla bracelet with bird finial,Akan \/ Ashanti Culture, Ghana, 19th to early 20th century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"661\"\u003eThis small cast bronze open bracelet belongs to the West African \u003cem data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"330\"\u003emanilla\u003c\/em\u003e family of ornaments and exchange forms, attributed to Akan-speaking groups, most likely Ashanti, in present-day Ghana. Such rings functioned as personal adornment and markers of status and wealth; zoomorphic terminals, especially birds, are associated with communication, vigilance, and social identity within Akan visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe bracelet is solid cast using the lost-wax method and shows compact proportions consistent with wrist or child adornment rather than currency trade manillas. The smooth wear to the outer arc, softened modelling of the bird head, and darkened recesses indicate prolonged handling and age. Pieces of this scale and sculptural quality are collected for their dual role as adornment and small-scale metal sculpture within West African metalworking traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 4.45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eInner diameter: 3.44 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eWeight: 30 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610270593365,"sku":"EG 021","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/5_efbe5791-4c3d-47bb-861f-c8f60e79ce75.jpg?v=1771668110"},{"product_id":"west-african-akan-bronze-currency-bracelet-manilla-ghana-heavy-cast-prestige-ornament-19th-early-20th-century","title":"West African Akan Bronze Currency Bracelet (Manilla) – Ghana – Heavy Cast Prestige Ornament, 19th–Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eThis cast metal bracelet belongs to the group commonly referred to as \u003cem data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"360\"\u003emanillas\u003c\/em\u003e — ring-shaped monetary objects historically used across coastal and forest regions of West Africa. In Akan areas of present-day Ghana, such heavy cast forms circulated both as exchange currency and as prestige adornment worn on the arm. The thick terminals and sculptural mass indicate a high-value denomination rather than lightweight trade wire currency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003eThe object was produced by lost-wax casting, a long-standing metallurgical tradition in Akan workshops. The interior wear, oxidation, and softened relief confirm extended handling and age. Pieces of this weight were retained as wealth storage and social status indicators; today they are collected as early African monetary systems and examples of regional metal casting traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca: 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003ePROVENANCE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther collection, acquired from Hans Himmelheber, marked “HH”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1470\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 6.12 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eInner diameter: 3.6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1537\"\u003eWeight: 1.327 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52610439250261,"sku":"HH 29","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_1c0b269e-407a-45fb-9afb-37b35c429135.jpg?v=1771673880"},{"product_id":"west-african-cast-bronze-currency-bracelet-manilla-form-akan-sphere-ghana","title":"West African Cast Bronze Currency Bracelet (Manilla Form), Akan Sphere, Ghana","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eThis substantial cast bronze bracelet belongs to the West African manilla tradition — crescent-shaped ring forms historically used as both adornment and a recognised medium of exchange. Based on morphology and casting characteristics, the present example is attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of present-day Ghana and eastern Côte d’Ivoire, where heavy cast currency bracelets functioned as markers of wealth and social standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eThe bracelet is solid cast using the lost-wax technique and features a continuous outer register of rounded bosses with incised interior band decoration. The weight and compact, dense form are consistent with earlier non-commercial production rather than later decorative adaptations. The surface displays developed patina and age wear without structural damage. Documented provenance from Hans Himmelheber enhances its historical and collector relevance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eCirca: Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenthe\u003c\/strong\u003er Collection, acquired from \u003cstrong\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e(inventory mark “\u003cstrong\u003eHH 13\u003c\/strong\u003e”).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 13.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eInner diameter: 8.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eWeight: 566 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614458474837,"sku":"HH 013","price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_4931493f-7e62-4554-bcad-ace670c728ca.jpg?v=1771749650"},{"product_id":"baule-bronze-cuff-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-lost-wax-cast-solid-open-bangle","title":"Baule Bronze Cuff Bracelet, Côte d’Ivoire – Lost Wax Cast Solid Open Bangle","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"283\"\u003eThis solid cast bronze cuff bracelet is attributed to the Baule culture of Côte d’Ivoire. Formed as a substantial open bangle with flared terminals and a slightly tapered body, it reflects the sculptural metal traditions of the Akan-speaking peoples. Such cuffs were worn as markers of status and personal wealth and could function as prestige adornment within social and ceremonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1138\" data-start=\"677\"\u003eThe bracelet was produced using the lost-wax casting technique, evident in its integral form and subtle surface irregularities. The surface displays a deep, naturally developed patina with areas of wear consistent with age and handling. The weight and casting density indicate a non-hollow construction. Comparable examples appear in museum collections and the ethnographic art market, where solid Akan-region bronze cuffs remain established collector material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1449\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003ePROVENANCE \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection; acquired from Hans Himmelheber, marked “HH 7”.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1548\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 12.2 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1570\" data-start=\"1567\"\u003eInner diameter: 9.1 cm\u003cbr data-end=\"1595\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eWeight: 758 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614636405077,"sku":"HH 007","price":640.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_b5c5cab9-be30-4b6d-8b64-8f5a9ac93206.jpg?v=1771757449"},{"product_id":"dan-four-bell-bronze-anklet-cote-d-ivoire-liberia-lost-wax-cast-ceremonial-leg-ornament","title":"Dan Four-Bell Bronze Anklet, Côte d’Ivoire \/ Liberia – Lost-Wax Cast Ceremonial Leg Ornament","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"933\" data-start=\"471\"\u003eThis cast bronze four-bell anklet is attributed to the Dan people of western Côte d’Ivoire and eastern Liberia. Formed as a circular assembly of four substantial globular bells joined by narrow waisted connectors, the anklet contains internal clappers within each chamber. Such ornaments were worn around the lower leg during masked performances, initiation events, and public ceremonial gatherings, where their weight and sound reinforced movement and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1416\" data-start=\"935\"\u003eThe anklet was produced using the lost wax casting technique (cire perdue), evident in the unified casting and surface modelling. The dark brown patina with areas of oxidation is consistent with age and prolonged handling. The scale, weight, and structural configuration correspond to early 20th century Dan metalwork made for local ceremonial use. The painted inventory number “HH 020” relates to the Hans Himmelheber collection, supporting documented European collection history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003eCirca: Early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEgon Guenther Collection; acquired from Hans Himmelheber \u003cbr\u003e(inventory mark HH 020).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003ePROVENANCE LINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection; acquired from Hans Himmelheber (inventory mark HH 020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1794\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eLength: 16.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWidth: 12.4 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eHeight: 5.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eWeight: 1040 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1704\" data-start=\"1680\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1673\" data-start=\"1448\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52614890422613,"sku":"HH 020","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_f6739453-3319-41a5-ba41-d3bd0d841626.jpg?v=1771763100"},{"product_id":"tg-he-010-antique-coverslip-micrometer-brass-microscope-thickness-gauge-europe-c-1890","title":"Akan Cast Bronze Cuff Bracelet, Probably Baoulé – Côte d’Ivoire or Ghana – 20th Century – Egon Guenther Collection","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eA substantial cast bronze cuff bracelet of wide cylindrical form, open at the reverse. The exterior is organised into four broad horizontal ribs divided by shallow channels. At the frontal axis, a vertical register of four circular medallions interrupts the ribbing, each composed of finely incised concentric arc motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003eThe ornament is cast integrally using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique. The concentric circular devices and ribbed construction are characteristic of metal ornaments produced within the Akan cultural sphere of southern Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire, and closely comparable examples are frequently attributed to Baoulé workshops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003eThe bracelet is solid and notably heavy (162 g), suggesting use as a prestige ornament. The surface presents a stable dark brown patina with areas of oxidation and handling wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"838\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-20th century (c. 1940–1970)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003eProvenance: Egon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2226\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter (measured at centre): 7.7 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2265\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eInner diameter: 7.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2293\"\u003eHeight: 5.6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eWeight: 162 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52782471283029,"sku":"EG 0159","price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_07ab864c-629a-4aa4-8369-daa68c8dac3f.jpg?v=1772271778"},{"product_id":"baoule-cast-brass-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-west-african-lost-wax-bronze-bangle","title":"Baoulé Cast Brass Bracelet, Côte d’Ivoire – West African Lost Wax Bronze Bangle","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003eThis substantial cast brass bracelet is attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eBaoulé culture of Côte d’Ivoire\u003c\/strong\u003e, part of the wider Akan cultural sphere of West Africa. Bracelets of this type were worn as personal adornment and could indicate social standing, wealth, or identity within the community. The bold, rounded form and engraved leaf-like motifs reflect established regional design traditions associated with Baoulé metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003eThe bracelet was produced using the traditional \u003cstrong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003elost-wax casting technique\u003c\/strong\u003e, a process widely practiced by West African metalworkers. The surface is decorated with radiating engraved leaf motifs arranged in segmented panels across the domed form. The metal shows a dark aged patina with visible wear consistent with age and use. The open break visible today appears to be an old structural fracture rather than the original form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"716\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early–Mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"755\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 11.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2128\"\u003eInner diameter: 7.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2153\"\u003eWeight: 551 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52873485648213,"sku":"TG 0157","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_aeccf7c9-9fc4-4936-9087-8afaa717f745.png?v=1772641060"},{"product_id":"west-african-cast-brass-bracelet-akan-cultural-area-attributed-ghana-cote-d-ivoire","title":"West African Cast Brass Bracelet – Akan Cultural Area (Attributed), Ghana \/ Côte d’Ivoire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eThis open circular bracelet is attributed to the Akan cultural area of present-day Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire. The form consists of a solid cast brass band with a braided relief ridge and a raised decorative element on the outer edge. Bracelets of this type were worn as personal adornment and are part of the long tradition of cast metal jewellery produced by West African metalworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eThe bracelet was created using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, a method widely practiced in the Akan region for ornaments, regalia, and goldweights. The slightly irregular surface, visible casting characteristics, and wear to the high points confirm hand production. Examples of cast brass jewellery such as this are collected as representative works of West African metalworking traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eDiameter: 8.06 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1844\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003eInner diameter: 5.47 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1873\"\u003eWeight: 137 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52882388648277,"sku":"EG 070","price":165.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_9fdb6602-0e7d-4db3-8144-abbddeac4ea8.jpg?v=1772740420"},{"product_id":"teke-brass-prestige-collar-central-africa-republic-of-the-congo-drc-19th-early-20th-century","title":"Teke Brass Prestige Collar, Central Africa (Republic of the Congo \/ DRC), 19th–Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA substantial engraved brass prestige collar attributed to the Teke peoples of Central Africa. 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Objects of this scale and craftsmanship are increasingly sought by collectors of Central African court regalia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca: \u003c\/strong\u003e19th – early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE \u003c\/strong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1904\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 27 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eInner diameter: 17.6 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1965\" data-end=\"1968\"\u003eThickness: 0.34 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eWeight: 494 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52883427000661,"sku":"EG 003","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_97559a19-0fb7-4955-9ab3-3c486c60e1c5.jpg?v=1772765964"},{"product_id":"west-african-manilla-form-brass-bracelet-with-lizard-motif-akan-baoule-ghana-or-cote-d-ivoire","title":"West African Manilla-Form Brass Bracelet with Stylised Figure Currency-Derived Ornament - Akan \/ Baoulé, Ghana or Côte d’Ivoire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eThis cast brass bracelet takes the form of a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003emanilla-type torque\u003c\/strong\u003e, derived from the copper and brass currency rings historically traded along the West African coast. While early manillas functioned as units of exchange, local metalworkers later reinterpreted the form as personal ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eThe bracelet features a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003estylised anthropomorphic figure integrated into the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e, demonstrating the sculptural possibilities of the lost-wax casting technique widely practiced across the Akan cultural region. The form, weight, and engraved surface decoration are consistent with brass ornaments produced in Ghana and neighbouring Côte d’Ivoire during the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid–late 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"q8gwi8\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 7.2 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3311\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003eInternal diameter: 4.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3342\"\u003eThickness: approx. 4.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3370\"\u003eWeight: 190 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"q8gwi8\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3241\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53036106711381,"sku":"TG  0184","price":185.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_64fc3686-e98a-48da-9bf6-1e4e281d2635.jpg?v=1772982518"},{"product_id":"yoruba-brass-prestige-anklets-pair-southwestern-nigeria-lost-wax-cast-ceremonial-leg-ornaments-late-19th-early-20th-century","title":"Yoruba Lost-Wax Cast Brass Ceremonial Anklets (Pair), Nigeria, Figural Prestige Leg Ornaments, 19th–20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA matched pair of cast brass prestige anklets attributed to the Yoruba cultural region of southwestern Nigeria, dating to the late nineteenth to early twentieth century. Anklets of this form were worn above the ankle or on the lower calf and functioned as markers of rank, lineage, and ceremonial authority within courtly and ritual contexts. The sculptural surfaces display stylised faces and reptilian imagery, motifs that appear across Yoruba metalwork and are associated with protection, continuity of lineage, and symbolic power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe ornaments were produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, a process in which each piece is individually modelled in wax before casting in metal, resulting in subtle variations between the two anklets. The hollow construction reduces weight while maintaining substantial visual presence. Surface wear, minor casting vents, and hand-finished details are consistent with age and traditional manufacture. Comparable examples are documented in major museum collections and the international ethnographic art market.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1943\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"fs19xs\" data-start=\"1991\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROVENANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to \u003cbr\u003eThomas Guenther Collection.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"4g7qgt\" data-start=\"2097\" data-end=\"2117\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLength: 29.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eWidth: 20.5 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eThickness: 3.1 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"2171\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eCombined weight: approx. 1.060 kg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53040135078229,"sku":"EG 004","price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_c6fc789a-c4e6-4ff7-8b3c-b3512965c1b9.jpg?v=1773001935"},{"product_id":"central-african-brass-arm-ring-attributed-fang-culture-gabon-lost-wax-cast-prestige-ornament","title":"Central African Brass Arm Ring, Attributed Fang Culture, Gabon — Lost-Wax Cast Prestige Ornament","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eThis substantial cast brass arm ring is attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"733\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eFang culture of the Gabon region in Central Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Such arm rings were worn as prestige ornaments and indicators of status, often displayed on the upper arm. The bold sculptural form, with its raised central ridge and flared terminals, reflects the strong aesthetic tradition of Central African metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eThe object was produced using the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003elost-wax casting technique (cire-perdue)\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which each piece is individually cast from a wax model that is melted away during the casting process. The heavy weight and surface wear are consistent with age and traditional manufacture. Pieces of this type are valued by collectors of African ethnographic art for their sculptural presence and their association with the historic metalworking traditions of Central Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eCirca: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1512\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003e19th – early 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eProvenance: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection, by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003eOutside diameter length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e16.6 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003eInner diameter length: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003e13.9 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003eWidth: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1747\"\u003e4.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eWeight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e733 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53393601626453,"sku":"EG 0161","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_a74ec2a2-8de2-40ad-b0e2-6b8ba4e78160.jpg?v=1773511060"},{"product_id":"bamana-bambara-brass-cuff-bracelet-mali-west-africa-cast-brass-geometric-bracelet-1","title":"Bamana (Bambara) Brass Cuff Bracelet – Mali, West Africa – Cast Brass Geometric Bracelet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1381\"\u003eThis substantial brass cuff bracelet is attributed to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003eBamana (Bambara) cultural region of Mali, West Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e. Bracelets of this type were worn as personal adornment and markers of status within Sahelian societies. The decoration consists of repeated geometric panels incorporating cross-hatched lozenges and rows of punched dots, motifs widely found in Bamana metalwork and related regional traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1805\"\u003eThe bracelet was produced in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003ecast brass\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely using the lost-wax process, followed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eengraving and punch decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e to articulate the geometric patterning. The interior remains smooth while the exterior carries carefully incised and stamped motifs. Surface wear and patination are consistent with age and use. 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Such bracelets circulated across the savannah regions of present-day northern Ghana and Burkina Faso, where cast brass ornaments formed part of regional exchange systems and personal wealth display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1272\"\u003eThe bracelet is produced using the lost-wax casting technique, followed by hand-incised geometric decoration. Its compact mass and continuous form reflect durability and long-term use. Surface wear, patina, and minor casting irregularities are consistent with age and handling. Comparable examples are generally dated to the 19th to early 20th century and are collected within the broader field of West African metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1312\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19th – early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eDiameter: 8.9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eInner diameter: 6.05 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eWidth: 2.57 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 545 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500184133973,"sku":"EG HR 0145","price":295.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_5ab6d1ee-1550-4abe-b3d3-bccda0ef33da.jpg?v=1773862870"},{"product_id":"cast-brass-west-african-bracelet-akan-tradition-ghana-lost-wax-technique-20th-century","title":"Cast brass West African bracelet, Akan tradition, Ghana, lost-wax technique, 20th century.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eA solid cast brass bracelet of circular form with open terminals, attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of present-day Ghana. The substantial rounded body and flared terminals are consistent with West African adornment forms, where such objects functioned as personal ornament and markers of identity and social position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1278\"\u003eThe bracelet is cast using the lost-wax technique, visible in the soft surface transitions and minor casting irregularities. A small applied decorative motif and linear texturing enrich the otherwise restrained form. The surface shows even wear and a stable patina, indicative of handling and age. Examples of this type are collected for their sculptural clarity and their place within established West African metalworking traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca\u003c\/strong\u003e: 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eCollection Egon Guenther; by family descent to Thomas Guenther collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1394\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eOuter diameter 7.24 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eInner diameter 4.8 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003eMaterial thickness 1.35 cmWeight:\u003cbr data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e193 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53527423189333,"sku":"EG 098","price":110.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_1c40f7fa-4445-4c24-93e2-2bb4b7b4147d.png?v=1774258797"},{"product_id":"west-african-cast-brass-spiked-bangle-bracelet-burkina-faso-ghana-region-lost-wax","title":"West African Cast Brass Spiked Bangle Bracelet, Burkina Faso \/ Ghana Region, Lost-Wax","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eA cast brass bangle of open circular form with evenly spaced conical and blunt projections, attributed to the West African region of present-day Burkina Faso and northern Ghana. 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