West African rigid closed-form copper-alloy bangle, probably from the western Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia cultural region, shown from above with three raised decorative projections.

Dan-Region Copper-Alloy Bangle, Western Côte d’Ivoire, Early–Mid-20th Century

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West African rigid closed-form copper-alloy bangle, probably from the western Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia cultural region, shown from above with three raised decorative projections.
  • West African rigid closed-form copper-alloy bangle, probably from the western Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia cultural region, shown from above with three raised decorative projections.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy bangle showing its irregular circular band, gently varying thickness and hand-finished cast surface.
  • Circular copper-alloy bangle with an irregular hand-finished profile and raised surface features, associated with metalworking traditions of western Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Liberia.
  • Angled view of a West African copper-alloy bangle showing its rounded band, restrained raised projections, irregular hand-finished surface and dark brown patination.
  • West African copper-alloy bangle showing the painted HH collection mark associated with its earlier provenance in the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • West African copper-alloy bangle HH 08 with a rounded hand-finished form, dark patina and restrained raised projections, formerly in the Hans Himmelheber and Egon Guenther collections.
  • West African rigid closed-form copper-alloy bangle, probably from the western Côte d’Ivoire–Liberia cultural region, shown from above with three raised decorative projections.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy bangle showing its irregular circular band, gently varying thickness and hand-finished cast surface.
  • Circular copper-alloy bangle with an irregular hand-finished profile and raised surface features, associated with metalworking traditions of western Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Liberia.
  • Angled view of a West African copper-alloy bangle showing its rounded band, restrained raised projections, irregular hand-finished surface and dark brown patination.
  • West African copper-alloy bangle showing the painted HH collection mark associated with its earlier provenance in the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • West African copper-alloy bangle HH 08 with a rounded hand-finished form, dark patina and restrained raised projections, formerly in the Hans Himmelheber and Egon Guenther collections.
Dan-Region Copper-Alloy Bangle, Western Côte d’Ivoire, Early–Mid-20th Century

Dan-Region Copper-Alloy Bangle, Western Côte d’Ivoire, Early–Mid-20th Century

€150.00
€150.00
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A rigid closed-form copper-alloy bangle, probably originating in western Côte d’Ivoire or the neighbouring Liberian border region. Comparable metal ornaments are associated with the Dan and neighbouring communities, although the absence of an original field record prevents a definitive cultural attribution. The bangle was probably worn as personal adornment, potentially also communicating identity or status.

The irregular rounded band was individually cast, probably by the lost-wax process, and subsequently hand-finished. Small raised projections punctuate the exterior. The surface retains a dark brown patina, exposed warmer metal, casting irregularities and wear consistent with age and handling. Its painted HH collection mark and provenance from the Hans Himmelheber Collection add particular significance for collectors of West African metalwork.

SKU: HH8

Circa: Early to mid-20th century

Provenance: Hans Himmelheber Collection; subsequently Egon Guenther Collection; by inheritance to Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands.

Measurements: 8.8 × 8.2 × 1 cm

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