An antique African bracelet made from Bronze and/or Copper. 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.
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Makers mark / hallmarks: none
Sourced: in Normandy, France
Origin: African
Age: circa 1910’s
Known background: none, came to us as part of an extensive collection of historical African pieces
Materials: bronze and/or copper
Size roughly: 4.4 x 4 x 1.6 inches – 11 x 10 x 4 cm – internally roughly 2.2 x 1.6 inches – 5.5 x 4 cm
Weight roughly: 700 g
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, patina and tarnish, dings and scrapes, very solid piece