West African cast bronze prestige bracelet with continuous beaded border, produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique and displaying a rich aged patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection, later the Egon Guenther Collection and by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.

West African Cast Bronze Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

€180.00
€180.00
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West African cast bronze prestige bracelet with continuous beaded border, produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique and displaying a rich aged patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection, later the Egon Guenther Collection and by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • West African cast bronze prestige bracelet with continuous beaded border, produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique and displaying a rich aged patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection, later the Egon Guenther Collection and by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet showing the evenly spaced raised beaded border cast as a single piece, illustrating traditional metalworking craftsmanship, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection with descent through the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze prestige bracelet showing the distinctive raised beaded border characteristic of ceremonial adornments from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, with Hans Himmelheber provenance to the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet showing original historic patina, natural oxidation and surface wear consistent with long-term use and preservation, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection with descent through the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Detail view of the incised "HH" collection mark on a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet, identifying the object as originating from the Hans Himmelheber Collection before passing to the Egon Guenther Collection and subsequently the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • West African cast bronze prestige bracelet with continuous beaded border, produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique and displaying a rich aged patina, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection, later the Egon Guenther Collection and by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet showing the evenly spaced raised beaded border cast as a single piece, illustrating traditional metalworking craftsmanship, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection with descent through the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze prestige bracelet showing the distinctive raised beaded border characteristic of ceremonial adornments from the late nineteenth to early twentieth century, with Hans Himmelheber provenance to the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Close-up view of a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet showing original historic patina, natural oxidation and surface wear consistent with long-term use and preservation, from the Hans Himmelheber Collection with descent through the Egon Guenther Collection.
  • Detail view of the incised "HH" collection mark on a West African lost-wax cast bronze bracelet, identifying the object as originating from the Hans Himmelheber Collection before passing to the Egon Guenther Collection and subsequently the Thomas Guenther Collection.
West African Cast Bronze Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

West African Cast Bronze Prestige Bracelet, Attributed Akan Cultural Sphere, Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire

€180.00
€180.00
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A substantial West African cast bronze prestige bracelet attributed to the Akan cultural sphere of present-day Ghana or Côte d'Ivoire. Produced as a personal ornament and symbol of status, its continuous circular form and distinctive beaded decoration are characteristic of traditional bronze-working traditions of the region.

Cast as a single piece using the traditional lost-wax (cire perdue) process, the bracelet displays an attractive aged patina with natural wear and oxidation consistent with age and long-term preservation. The documented Hans Himmelheber provenance adds significant collector interest and historical importance.

SKU: HH 10

Circa: c.1880–1920

Provenance: Hans Himmelheber Collection, subsequently the Egon Guenther Collection, by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection.

Measurements: Diameter 10.3 × 1.1 cm

Weight: 289 g

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