Zemanek-Münster

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.


The object Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face with the object ID 3050871 was last part of the auction 102nd Auction at April 13, 2024 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 117 achieved a sales price of EUR 500.

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