Benin Bronze Bangle 107H

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Many forms of wax cast bangles and anklets are found all over West Africa. They were used as a form of currency and to provide status to the wearer. Their value lay in the metal it self, and in the amount or ornamentation. They were forged onto a bride's arm as part of her wedding dowry. Size : 13cm D x 23cm H Show more