Zemanek-Münster

Beautiful old ivory bracelet

West Africa
sold EUR 900
Provenance
Dieter Ruppel, Bad Soden-Neuenhain, Germany
Size
D: ca. 8 cm
B: 4 cm
D: ca. 3.1 inch
B: 1.6 inch

Description

of oval form, slightly vaulted on the outside, cut flanked by four drilled holes for fixing with plant fibre, beautiful yellow-brown patina, the inherent grain of the material adding additional pattern to its surface;
prolonged contact with skin naturally darkens the ivory, producing yellows, oranges, and browns.


Notices

This object is subject to CITES. Please note that it can only be sent within the European Union. At the present time export in third countries is prohibited, respectively, export licenses in third countries for objects containing or made of protected materials are only granted under stringent conditions.


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