{"product_id":"west-african-brass-currency-bracelet-lost-wax-cast-hans-himmelheber-provenance-early-20th-century","title":"West African Brass Currency Bracelet, Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eThis substantial West African brass currency bracelet was produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique and formed as an open-ended bracelet with rounded terminals. Objects of this type functioned as both personal adornment and a recognised store of wealth within regional exchange and prestige systems. The bracelet is decorated with repeating crescent and geometric motifs characteristic of West African cast metalwork traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eThe bracelet exhibits an attractive age-related patina and evidence of historical use. The original Hans Himmelheber collection inventory mark remains visible, providing an important documentary link to one of the most significant twentieth-century collectors and researchers of African material culture. Its secure provenance and traditional manufacture make it an appealing example for collectors of African art and ethnographic metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1245\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e Early 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hans Himmelheber Collection → Egon Guenther Collection → Thomas Guenther Collection, Netherlands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19.94 × 8.05 × 1.79 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 343 g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54154494476629,"sku":"HH 22","price":325.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/west-african-lost-wax-cast-brass-currency-bracelet-hh22-himmelheber-collection.jpg?v=1781640276","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/west-african-brass-currency-bracelet-lost-wax-cast-hans-himmelheber-provenance-early-20th-century","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}