Lost Wax Currency Bracelet Lower Niger Region Nigeria.

This substantial cast bronze currency bracelet, formed as a tall cylindrical cuff with longitudinal opening, is attributed to the Lower Niger region of Nigeria (Igbo / Ibibio cultural sphere). Unlike the widely known horseshoe-shaped Atlantic trade manillas, this example represents a band-form or cuff-type currency bracelet, worn on the forearm or ankle. Such objects functioned simultaneously as adornment, portable wealth, and units of exchange within regional trade and bride wealth systems.

SKU: EG 0158

Circa: Mid to late 19th century (possibly early 20th century)

PROVENANCE,  Egon Guenther Collection.

MEASUREMENTS
Height (length): 14.2 cm
Outer diameter (centre): 7.29 cm
Inner diameter: 6.8 cm
Wall thickness: 0.23 cm
Weight: 343 g