Old Dogon Stylized Flower Ring Antique African Jewelry

A Fine Old Dogon Bronze Stylized Flower Ring, Gorgeous Detail
Antique African Art - Prestige Object Tribal Jewelry - Mali

Collected from the: Dogon peoples of the Seno Plains in Mali, West Africa
Material: Bronze, old lost wax casting with a heavy concentration of copper to the tin alloy
Dimensions: 7/8" length, 7/8" width on 1/4" wide braided rope shank, approximate ring size: 6.75
Weight: 0.6 ounces or 15 grams
Condition: Exceptional. Held in private collection, this piece remains unchanged from the time of its initial 1950's field acquisition. No structural damage, proudly exhibits strong signs of wear appropriate to age and use. Gorgeous deep chocolate brown patina is accentuated with beautiful highlights, traces of verdigris, calcification and African soil may indicate previous burial.

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