brass, a) ring-shaped bracelet (d: 7,5 cm) with stylized crocodile head, plaited pattern in relief; b) open ring (d: 6,5 cm) with conical-shaped projections and burled decor, slightly dam., crack, both excavation founds with corresponding patina;
made in the tradition of bracelets from the Niger Inner Delta (greater area of Djenne), but presumably of younger date. Occasionally they were made by early voltaic casters (Lokho) about 200 up to 300 years ago. This happened in the greater area of the Kongo and todays settlement area of the Senufo, where casters from the Niger Inner Delta lived in order to work for the Mande rulers who lived there.
Provenance:
Helmut von Hacht, Hamburg, Germany
Continent: Africa

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