Bracelet
Côte d'Ivoire, Baule
not available anymore
Description
ivory, matt yellowish patina, slightly oval in form, convex outside, b: 6,8 cm, d: ca.10 cm (outside) / ca. 6,5 cm (inside);
bracelets are repeatedly spread with palm oil or camwood and oil. Prolonged contact with skin naturally darkens the ivory, producing yellows, oranges, and browns and the inherent grain of the material adds additional pattern to its surface.
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.