{"product_id":"dan-attributed-copper-alloy-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-liberia-early-20th-century","title":"Dan-Attributed Copper-Alloy Bracelet, Côte d’Ivoire \/ Liberia, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn open copper-alloy bracelet attributed to the Dan cultural region of Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia, dating to the early 20th century. The compact asymmetrical form incorporates expanded sculptural sections and distinctive pierced circular terminals. Comparable cast metal bracelets are documented in major museum collections under Dan and Dan\/Guere cultural attributions. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividually cast, probably by the lost-wax process, the bracelet retains irregular modelling and variations in section consistent with hand manufacture. The surface displays age-related wear and a naturally developed brown patina with localized green copper-alloy oxidation. Its documented descent from the Egon Guenther Collection adds an established provenance to this example of West African metal ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egon Guenther Collection, by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.9 × 7.6 × 1.3 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54597817827669,"sku":"EG 75","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/A_Dan-AttributedCopper-AlloyBracelet_Coted_Ivoire_Liberia.jpg?v=1786442572","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/dan-attributed-copper-alloy-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-liberia-early-20th-century","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}