Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face, Mali, Inland Niger Delta, Gimbala, Size: H: 6,6 cm (H: 2.6 inch), ID: 3050871

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Lot 117

Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face · Mali, Inland Niger Delta, Gimbala · ID: 3050871

sold EUR 500

Provenance

Wilfried Glar, Eschweiler, Germany

Size

H: 6,6 cm

H: 2.6 inch

Description

copper alloy (bronze, brass), deposits, base

According to Glar this element was probably a sign of dignity of a notable and was probably attached to / around a staff.

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