Copper neck torque, attributed to the Kalabari / Ijaw peoples of the Niger Delta

Rare collectable Copper neck torque - Provernance Egon Guenther Collection

Attributed 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.

They 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.

The torque weighs 395 grams and the diameter measures 127 mm and a height of 24.7 mm.