"Anklet With Bells, Dan Culture – Guéré-wobé Ivory Coast 20th"
Anklet with bells, Dan culture - Guéré-WobéIvory Coast 20th century
Bronze
L.: 16cm - H.: 12.5cm - weight: 1010g
Solid bracelet topped by three large bells.
The central bell is decorated with regular circles symbolizing the sun.
Those at either end are symmetrically decorated with braided bands and raised pearls.
These three-bell models were worn by young girls and single women. The number and size seem to be linked to the wealth and importance of the wearer.
Very good condition
Reference : 3787
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