LARGE COIN BRACELET - Burkina Faso - Lobi - Lot 198

Lot n° 198
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LARGE COIN BRACELET - Burkina Faso - Lobi - Lot 198
LARGE COIN BRACELET - Burkina Faso - Lobi First half of the 20th century. Copper alloy, likely bronze or brass; dark, earthy, crusty patina. Dimensions: 8 cm; 650 g. The band of this bracelet is divided into several engraved sections. An upper register consists of a frieze of interlocking triangles or chevrons, followed by a main motif featuring a repeating pattern of lozenges. Several sociocultural functions are associated with this piece of jewelry: a symbol of prestige, a medium of exchange, and an altar. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape – Art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.: 106
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