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Ankle ring
Ankle ring
Ankle ring
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Ankle ring
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Ankle ring "kperengangobli" - Baule - Ivory Coast
Ethnic group
Baule
Origin
Ivory Coast
Material
Copper-alloy
Size
D: 15 cm H: 9 cm
Description
Massive ring with spherical shape, decorated with fine concentric grooves. One side has a gap in it.
"Kperengangobli" rings have been used both as a means of payment, as well as jewelry. They were made using the lost wax technique and are hollow inside to make them lighter. Sometimes the rings were kept on a family altar as a sign of prestige and respect .

The ring is slightly damage on one internal side.

Price:   150,00 EUR
Catalogue No.:  24-174
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