Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
Mali, Inland Niger Delta, Gimbala
sold
EUR 500
Provenance
Wilfried Glar, Eschweiler, GermanySize
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.