West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet EG 37B, shown obliquely with two rounded outer ridges, crosshatched and angled decoration, broad flattened terminals and a brown patina.

West African Copper-Alloy Penannular Bracelet with Paired Decorated Ridges

€125.00
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West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet EG 37B, shown obliquely with two rounded outer ridges, crosshatched and angled decoration, broad flattened terminals and a brown patina.
  • West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet EG 37B, shown obliquely with two rounded outer ridges, crosshatched and angled decoration, broad flattened terminals and a brown patina.
  • Low frontal view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet, showing two rounded ridges with contrasting crosshatched and angled decoration, broad open terminals and brown patina.
  • Close view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing paired ridges with crosshatched and angled markings, brown patina, green oxidation and warmer exposed metal on worn high points.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing broad flattened terminals, paired patterned ridges, small raised details and a smooth inner surface.
  • Interior view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet, showing two plain curved inner ridges, broad flattened terminals, brown patina and patches of green oxidation.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing paired decorated ridges, broad flattened terminals, brown patina and patches of green oxidation.
  • West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet EG 37B, shown obliquely with two rounded outer ridges, crosshatched and angled decoration, broad flattened terminals and a brown patina.
  • Low frontal view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet, showing two rounded ridges with contrasting crosshatched and angled decoration, broad open terminals and brown patina.
  • Close view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing paired ridges with crosshatched and angled markings, brown patina, green oxidation and warmer exposed metal on worn high points.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing broad flattened terminals, paired patterned ridges, small raised details and a smooth inner surface.
  • Interior view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet, showing two plain curved inner ridges, broad flattened terminals, brown patina and patches of green oxidation.
  • Oblique view of a West African copper-alloy penannular bracelet showing paired decorated ridges, broad flattened terminals, brown patina and patches of green oxidation.
West African Copper-Alloy Penannular Bracelet with Paired Decorated Ridges

West African Copper-Alloy Penannular Bracelet with Paired Decorated Ridges

€125.00
€125.00
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A West African penannular bracelet cast in copper alloy, probably using the lost-wax process. The open body has two rounded exterior ridges bearing contrasting crosshatched and angled geometric decoration. Broad, flattened terminals frame the opening, while the inner surface is comparatively plain. 

The bracelet retains a brown patina with warmer exposed high points, surface wear and localised oxidation. 

SKU: 137B

Provenance: Egon Guenther Collection, by inheritance to Thomas Guenther
Collection, Netherlands.

Measurements: 7.7 × 5.7 × 2.0 cm;
weight: 177 g.

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