Late 19th C. African Brass Belt - Large & Heavy
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**Originally Listed At $200**
West Africa, Fulani, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A very large brass belt from the Fulani peoples, many of whom are nomadic. Fulani are known for their elaborate body adornment and have traditionally worn jewelry and decorative ornaments made from copper or brass - created via the lost-wax casting process. This piece is comprised of 42 near-spherical beads and a very large, central pendant bead or amulet that resembles a wheel-like form adorned by a beaded border and cross-hatched termini. Quite long and heavy. Size: beaded chain measures ~ 32" L (81.3 cm); pendant/amulet measures 4.75" L x 3.125" W (12.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private Tacoma, Washington, USA collection
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#131460
West Africa, Fulani, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A very large brass belt from the Fulani peoples, many of whom are nomadic. Fulani are known for their elaborate body adornment and have traditionally worn jewelry and decorative ornaments made from copper or brass - created via the lost-wax casting process. This piece is comprised of 42 near-spherical beads and a very large, central pendant bead or amulet that resembles a wheel-like form adorned by a beaded border and cross-hatched termini. Quite long and heavy. Size: beaded chain measures ~ 32" L (81.3 cm); pendant/amulet measures 4.75" L x 3.125" W (12.1 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private Tacoma, Washington, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#131460
Condition
Well-worn surfaces commensurate with age. The patinas vary a bit due to the metals' differing compositions. Though the smaller spherical beads and the large pendant bead are both made of brass, the large pendant contains a bit more zinc.
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Late 19th C. African Brass Belt - Large & Heavy
Estimate $250 - $375
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