Imposing bracelet with projections

remarkable monnaie bracelet (manille) open, adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs, characteristic of the ethnic groups of Burkina Faso or Mali. A detailed description will be provided later, but for now I am giving you a description of the entire set of 24 listings of objects whose provenance remains exceptional, a scientific treasure and primitive art treasure. Discover among my 24 listings a unique historical ensemble, kept intact and preserved within my own family for over 70 years, because an older member of my family worked at the prestigious Bureau of Geological and Mining Research (BRGM) during the 1950s. These pieces are part of a spectacular field collection. The collection is documented by its wooden transport case with colonial BRGM Natitingou-Dahomey inscriptions, the former name of present-day Benin; it is also documented by an exceptional set of 26 geological maps with explanatory notes dating from surveys conducted between 1935 and 1961. Among my 24 sales you will find an exceptional King Manilla weighing over 3.8 kg. Each lot (24 in total) is a fragment of this historic geological expedition. This remarkable authentic monnaie bracelet, used as a medium of exchange or dowry, weighs 540 grams, an ancient prestige object. It is adorned with 3 cylindrical lugs. It is richly decorated with geometric shapes, friezes, chevrons, etc. Beautiful piece with character and aesthetics fine vintage condition, in its original patina. Authenic collectible piece

Estimate:£127.14

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