19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance

19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance

€520.00
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19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
  • 19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance
19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance

19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance

€520.00
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Marked HH2This West African bronze serpent bracelet originates from the Lower Niger / Niger–Benue region of southwestern Nigeria

It can be attributed to Yoruba-speaking peoples, or closely related Yoruba-affiliated riverine cultures, dating to the 19th century.

It was produced using the lost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique, resulting in a solid, individually cast armlet with incised decoration and a stylised serpent head. The serpent motif is associated with protection, spiritual authority, and continuity, and the bracelet functioned as a ritual or status armlet, worn by titled or initiated individuals rather than serving as currency or ordinary adornment.

Provenience
This item is marked in white paint  HH2 (Hans Himmelheber)

The bracelet comes from the collection of Hans Himmelheber, was later acquired by the Egon Guenther.

Dimensions
Outside diameter 91 mm
Inside diameter 68 mm
Weight 271 g.

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