Antique Large African Cast Copper/Bronze Currency Bracelet #vintage mexican jewelry

Antique Large African Cast Copper/Bronze Currency Bracelet #vintage mexican jewelryA large and smooth Antique antique cast copper bronze currency bracelet from Central Africa ( also called a Janberry from sources I have met). Although this was considered currency there is a difference between currency and money. (Bitcoin & Dollars comparison) Examples such as this one were used as a storage of wealth. When metal was needed for either large transactions or when tools, weapons, or cooking utensils were needed these currency bracelets

Age:19th C

farming castes

it just hugs one’s finger and feels just right if you know what I mean…How do you get this feeling

Size: 3/4” t x 1” w

But have seen and have more bronzes of this form

This is an honest and authentic stool that shall bring years of joy to any home

A hand crafted copper drum that spins and completely rotates sits atop the end of the well worn & patinated wooden handle

Super light & great smooth backs

blankets and weavings

The main pendulous necklace is a feature that got added after the 16th century

Source:Metmuseum

A rare early painting by the noted South African artist