Ensemble de bracelets de cheville

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Description

6 pieces, metal alloy (bronze/brass/copper), measures outside/inside: a) d: 13/6,5 cm); b) d: 10,5/5,5 cm ); c) d: 11,5/6,5 cm; each with missing parts in the cast, charcoal core visible in parts; d) d: 13/6,5 cm, brass;
The four anklets (a-d) are called “ja nga” (“foot ring) or “nga ngbli” (“big ring”); each consisting of two parts, worked in hollow cast, embellished with elaborate wax thread decor.
Additional: e) broad bulging anklet, 13,5/8 cm, crack, missing part; f) heavy Dogon bangle, d: 12/5,5 cm, each anklet on custom mount

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Publications

Blandin, Andre, Bronzes et autres alliages, o.O., 1988, p. 263, ill. 1 (d) and p. 40, ill. 1 (f)

AHDRC: f ) 0084182

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