{"product_id":"senufo-zoomorphic-copper-alloy-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-west-africa","title":"Senufo Zoomorphic Copper-Alloy Bracelet – Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis open copper-alloy bracelet is attributed to the Senufo cultural region spanning northern Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring areas of Burkina Faso and Mali. Its raised zoomorphic figure may represent a chameleon or another spiritually significant animal. Comparable Senufo body ornaments, sometimes described as \u003cem\u003eyawiige\u003c\/em\u003e, could combine personal adornment with a protective or amuletic function. \u003ca class=\"decorated-link\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/314997?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe bracelet has been individually produced by lost-wax casting and subsequently finished by hand. Closely spaced incised lines cover the exterior, while broad terminals and a recessed interior define its open form. Casting irregularities, softened edges, surface wear and areas of patination are consistent with traditional manufacture, handling and age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: EG 32\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1900–1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: Egon Guenther collection, by family descent to Thomas Guenther collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 6.7 × 5.7 × 1.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 146 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54752792183125,"sku":"EG 32","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/probably-senufo-zoomorphic-protective-bracelet-west-africa-eg-32.png?v=1787734410","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/senufo-zoomorphic-copper-alloy-bracelet-cote-d-ivoire-west-africa","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}