Large 17th C. West African Copper Manilla
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West Africa, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An enormous cast-copper currency ring known as a "manilla" with a crescent-shaped body and a pair of discoid terminals. Strips of hammered circular motifs decorate the sides of the body, and fine green and brown patina envelops the entire composition. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 7.5" W x 6.5" H (19 cm x 16.5 cm).
Provenance: Mark Clayton collection, Long Beach, California, USA; Mr. Clayton is a noted African expert and collector who recently had Nigerian bronze objects from his collection featured in an exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum entitled "Summoning the Ancestors" (September 2018 - March 2019).
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#145756
West Africa, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An enormous cast-copper currency ring known as a "manilla" with a crescent-shaped body and a pair of discoid terminals. Strips of hammered circular motifs decorate the sides of the body, and fine green and brown patina envelops the entire composition. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 7.5" W x 6.5" H (19 cm x 16.5 cm).
Provenance: Mark Clayton collection, Long Beach, California, USA; Mr. Clayton is a noted African expert and collector who recently had Nigerian bronze objects from his collection featured in an exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum entitled "Summoning the Ancestors" (September 2018 - March 2019).
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.
#145756
Condition
Minor abrasions, nicks, and casting flaws along body and terminals, with small losses to terminal rims, and light encrustations. Light earthen deposits as well as nice green and brown patina throughout.
Buyer's Premium
- 24.5%
Large 17th C. West African Copper Manilla
Estimate $400 - $600
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