Overall view of a lost-wax cast Akan bronze prestige bracelet attributed to Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, showing the circular open form, raised decorative bosses and aged patina, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.

West African Lost-Wax Cast Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, Copper-Brass Alloy

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Overall view of a lost-wax cast Akan bronze prestige bracelet attributed to Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, showing the circular open form, raised decorative bosses and aged patina, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Overall view of a lost-wax cast Akan bronze prestige bracelet attributed to Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, showing the circular open form, raised decorative bosses and aged patina, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Penannular Akan prestige bracelet in cast copper-brass alloy from Ghana or the Côte d'Ivoire cultural sphere, shown with its open circular form, raised decorative bosses and aged surface patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • Detail view of an Akan prestige bracelet in copper-brass alloy showing the raised ribs and cast ornament created using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, early 20th century, Hans Himmelheber provenance.
  • Interior view of the West African cast copper-brass prestige bracelet showing the incised "HH" collection mark, identifying documented provenance to the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • Collection details slide showing an Akan-attributed cast bronze prestige bracelet produced by the lost-wax casting process, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, early 20th century, with measurements, weight, and Thomas Guenther Collection provenance.
  • Overall view of a lost-wax cast Akan bronze prestige bracelet attributed to Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, showing the circular open form, raised decorative bosses and aged patina, from the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Penannular Akan prestige bracelet in cast copper-brass alloy from Ghana or the Côte d'Ivoire cultural sphere, shown with its open circular form, raised decorative bosses and aged surface patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • Detail view of an Akan prestige bracelet in copper-brass alloy showing the raised ribs and cast ornament created using the traditional lost-wax casting technique, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, early 20th century, Hans Himmelheber provenance.
  • Interior view of the West African cast copper-brass prestige bracelet showing the incised "HH" collection mark, identifying documented provenance to the Hans Himmelheber Collection.
  • Collection details slide showing an Akan-attributed cast bronze prestige bracelet produced by the lost-wax casting process, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, early 20th century, with measurements, weight, and Thomas Guenther Collection provenance.
West African Lost-Wax Cast Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, Copper-Brass Alloy

West African Lost-Wax Cast Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire, Copper-Brass Alloy

€180.00
€180.00
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A cast copper-brass alloy prestige bracelet attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of present-day Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire. Such bracelets served as personal adornments and visible indicators of social standing and wealth, reflecting the long-established tradition of metalworking practised across the forest regions of West Africa. The restrained circular form and carefully modelled profile are consistent with examples produced for personal wear and ceremonial display.

The bracelet was cast as a single piece using the traditional lost-wax (cire perdue) process, a technique that enabled skilled metalworkers to create durable and individually finished objects. The surface displays an even aged patina together with expected wear from age and handling, consistent with its historical use. This example is marked "HH", identifying it as part of the Hans Himmelheber Collection. Well-preserved examples with documented provenance remain highly desirable to collectors of African art and ethnographic material.

SKU: HH 19

Circa: Early 20th century (c.1900–1935)

Provenance: Hans Himmelheber Collection; Egon Guenther Collection; by family descent to Thomas Guenther Collection.

Measurements: 8.2 × 6.1 × 1.24 cm

Weight: 116 g

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