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Kirdi Kapsiki Brass Arm Cuff Bracelet
Old African Currency Antique Tribal Jewelry Cameroon
Am Intricate Kirdi Kapsiki Brass Forearm Cuff, Warrior's Wrist Guard Bracelet
Antique Tribal Jewelry - Old African Currency Primitive Money - Cameroon
Collected from the: Kapsiki peoples of the Kirdi in the Mandara Mountains of Cameroon, West Africa
Material: Brass, old lost wax casting of copper/zinc alloy
Period: 19th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 7.75" height, 4" outermost diameter at lower rim, 1" opening at back; weight is 1.40 pounds
Condition: Excellent. Minimal loss of the upper left back corner edge as detailed in the photos below, dings and scuffs present consistent patination. Light chocolate patina accentuated with beautiful brassy highlights, a generous layer of verdigris is suggestive of previous burial.
Notes: Glar's work on the Kapsiki presents a similar piece from his personal collection. Originally worn as a display of wealth, also used to store or cache wealth, and as currency in various transactions. This particular style has become increasingly more difficult to locate during the last two decades.
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