An antique African bracelet made from solid brass possibly with a bronze / copper mix. This one being highly decorated and engraved. Manilla is the Spanish word for bangle. These bracelets 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 1910’s
Known background: none, came to us as part of an extensive collection of historical African pieces
Materials: brass / bronze mix
Size roughly: 3.8 x 3.2 x 0.8 inches – 9.5 x 8 x 2 cm
Weight roughly: 575 g
Condition: in antique condition with signs of previous use, patina and tarnish, dings and scratches, very solid piece