An antique African bracelet made from iron. These manilla, named after the Portuguese or Spanish word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society. Wikipedia have an informative page on Manilla.
At time of listing we were listing a number of these. You can find others we have listed at the link below.
Makers mark / hallmarks: none
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: African
Age: circa 1900’s
Known background: none, came to us as part of an extensive collection of historical African pieces
Materials: iron
Size roughly: 5.6 x 4 x 0.9 inches – 14 x 10 x 2.25 cm – this one is very large
Weight roughly: 195 g
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, patina and tarnish, dings and scrapes, bent out of shape but very solid piece