Front view of an antique cast brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with deeply incised geometric decoration across the arched upper section and flared hollow terminals, from the Egon Guenther Collection.

Antique incised brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Front view of an antique cast brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with deeply incised geometric decoration across the arched upper section and flared hollow terminals, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Front view of an antique cast brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with deeply incised geometric decoration across the arched upper section and flared hollow terminals, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from Ethiopia showing the characteristic hollow rectangular terminals and finely engraved geometric decoration across the broad arched band, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Rear oblique view of a traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from northern Ethiopia, showing the broad arched body with engraved geometric decoration and distinctive hollow rectangular terminals, a characteristic form documented in northern Ethiopian personal adornment, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Angled view of an Ethiopian brass sheet anklet with an open cuff form, hollow flared ends, and engraved geometric panels across the curved outer surface, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Interior reverse view of a cast brass Kasena Gurunsi anklet from Burkina Faso, showing the hollow forged construction, engraved geometric decoration across the outer band, open terminals, and naturally developed age-related patina, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up detail of the hand-incised geometric decoration on the terminal and shoulder of a cast brass Kasena Gurunsi anklet from northern Ghana, showing finely engraved linear and circular motifs from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Rear view of a traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from northern Ethiopia, showing the hollow forged terminals with incised geometric decoration and the characteristic open-ended construction, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • End profile of a traditional Amhara–Tigray brass anklet from Ethiopia, showing the rectangular hollow terminal with hand-incised geometric decoration and forged brass construction, Egon Guenther Collection provenance.
  • Front view of an antique cast brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, with deeply incised geometric decoration across the arched upper section and flared hollow terminals, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from Ethiopia showing the characteristic hollow rectangular terminals and finely engraved geometric decoration across the broad arched band, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Rear oblique view of a traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from northern Ethiopia, showing the broad arched body with engraved geometric decoration and distinctive hollow rectangular terminals, a characteristic form documented in northern Ethiopian personal adornment, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Angled view of an Ethiopian brass sheet anklet with an open cuff form, hollow flared ends, and engraved geometric panels across the curved outer surface, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Interior reverse view of a cast brass Kasena Gurunsi anklet from Burkina Faso, showing the hollow forged construction, engraved geometric decoration across the outer band, open terminals, and naturally developed age-related patina, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up detail of the hand-incised geometric decoration on the terminal and shoulder of a cast brass Kasena Gurunsi anklet from northern Ghana, showing finely engraved linear and circular motifs from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Rear view of a traditional Amhara-Tigray brass anklet from northern Ethiopia, showing the hollow forged terminals with incised geometric decoration and the characteristic open-ended construction, from the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • End profile of a traditional Amhara–Tigray brass anklet from Ethiopia, showing the rectangular hollow terminal with hand-incised geometric decoration and forged brass construction, Egon Guenther Collection provenance.
Antique incised brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

Antique incised brass anklet attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century.

€345.00
€345.00
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This substantial brass anklet is attributed to the Amhara–Tigray cultural region of northern Ethiopia and dates to the late nineteenth or early twentieth century. Characterised by its broad arched body, distinctive hollow rectangular terminals, and finely incised geometric decoration, examples of this form are represented in museum collections and are recognised as traditional items of personal adornment worn as prestige jewellery.

The anklet has been hand-forged from brass sheet and decorated by cold incising after forming. The geometric ornament consists of cross-hatching, concentric circles, punched dots and linear bands arranged in repeating panels across the exterior surface. The object displays an attractive aged patina with expected wear consistent with age and use. Comparable examples are held in museum collections, including the Spencer Museum of Art, making this a desirable ethnographic object for collectors of African metalwork.

Circa:
Late 19th–Early 20th Century (circa 1880–1920)

Provenance:
Egon Guenther Collection.
By family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.

Measurements:
9.45 × 10.60 × 6.65 cm

Weight:
576 g

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