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Set of 10 West African brass rings13.02.1418
- Brass / bronze
- Copper & copper aloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
Weight: 96 gr
Brass rings from West Africa, some may be Dogon, some others from Nigeria. Originally used as hair ornaments that would represent wealth, or worn braided onto a leather thong as a currency belt, and used as currency in tribal trade. Some have a "snake skin" cross-hatch pattern.
Dogon Fingering01.05.1377
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
This type of fingering generally attributed to the Dogon (Mali) but you find similar models among other tribes in Mali, and surrounding countries. Blandin, (1988) wonders, on page 37, about the meaning of this type of ring frequently presented in the villages of the cliff. The villagers' responses are varied:
representation of the conical roofs of Dogon dwellings, of goat's or cow's nipples, and more frequently, symbol of fertility representing female breasts.
Fingerring from Chad01.05.1375
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house. The size can easily been adjusted.
Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant.01.09.1381
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Senufo fingering01.05.1380
- Brass / bronze
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Beautiful senufo ring, surmounted by a bird, very beautiful patina, easy to wear.
Two fingerings from excavations in Mali01.05.1379
- Brass / bronze
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Excellent overall condition
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
Two fingerings from excavations in Mali. Glar (2015) and Cutsem (2000) suggest that they may have be used as musical instruments.
Dogon Fingering01.05.1378
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This type of fingering generally attributed to the Dogon (Mali) but you find similar models among other tribes in Mali, and surrounding countries. Blandin (1988) p. 37 suggests that the motif represent water lily leaves that exist in the ponds of the region.
Set of 10 rings, West Africa13.02.1417
- Brass / bronze
- Copper & copper aloy
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
Brass rings from West Africa, some may be Dogon, some others from Nigeria. Originally used as hair ornaments that would represent wealth, or worn braided onto a leather thong as a currency belt, and used as currency in tribal trade. Some have a "snake skin" cross-hatch pattern. Sold also individually. Polished the make beautiful fingerrings.
Tuareg Stone Talhakimt Amulet Pendant01.09.1382
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- High aesthetic value
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Talhakimt, sometimes called Tanfuk are carved out of soft stone from the Aïr ( Assul) or from Hombori. Only worn by women on a cord around the neck. The Talhakimt possesses a particular mystic energy in its simple form.
Fingerring Chad01.05.1376
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
The ring bought on the market in N'djamena is similar to those of the Tuareg or The Fulanis in Niger and Algeria. Some litt. sources pretend that their form is a stylised house
Tuareg finger ring01.05.904
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
Nice finger ring, easy to wear, i9n perfect condition
Tuareg finger ring01.09.903
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Elements for individual jewelry design
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
This unique ring in the shape of a building is primarily produced by blacksmiths in Tahoua and Agadez and worn by Azawagh, Haoussa and Bororo women and men. Anne van Cutsen presents a similar ring from Ethiopia. The Tuareg origin seems most probable, also due to the place the ring was collected (N'Djamena). Anne van Cutsem (Baques ethniques 2000) reproduces on page 40 a very similar ring apparently from Ethiopia!
Hair / finger ring from West Africa01.05.895
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Such rings are worn by Fulani and Tuareg as hair or finger rings, as well as pendants.
Hair or finger ring from West Africa01.05.894
Such rings are worn by Fulani and Tuareg as hair or finger rings, as well as pendants.
Heavy hair or finger ring 01.05.893
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy hair or finger ring 01.05.892
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy hair or finger ring 01.05.891
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy ring maybe Mandara mountains Cameroon01.05.889
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy finger or hair ring from Mali01.05.888
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy conical ring from Chad/Northern Cameroon01.05.887
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy ring from Chad/ Northern Cameroon01.05.886
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are often worn as pendent or as hair ring.
Heavy double ring01.05.885
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Origine not certain Niger (Tuareg) or Northern Cameroon/Chad (Fulani). Its size and weight indicates that it was most brobaly worn as hair decoration or pendant.
Set 3 rings from Mali/Niger01.05.884
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Excellent overall condition
Such rings are worn by Fulani and Tuareg as hair or finger rings, as well as pendants. Their small diameter indicates that they were mostly worn as pendent, according to Brunner 2011 specialy by Azawagh women in the Aïr mountains.
Set of 4 rings from Mali/Niger01.05.883
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Excellent overall condition
Such rings are worn by Fulani and Tuareg as hair or finger rings, as well as pendants. Their small diameter indicates that they were mostly worn as pendent, according to Brunner 2011 specialy by Azawagh women in the Aïr mountains.
Beautiful brass ring with circular top01.05.881
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
These kind o rings are found all over the interior delta of river Niger, from the Dogon in the North to the FraFra in the South. The present ring is a beautiful example of these rings, its polished and cleaned, needs to be reajusted (see picture)
Fulani twisted finger ring01.05.880
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Old silver ring from the Fulani people of West Africa, also called Peul by the french.These rings are used by men and women as hair decorations, pendants or finger rings. They have also a protective function and are an expression of tribal identity and social status. This sort of rings were cast with the lost wax technique and then forged to make the decoration.
Old brass ring with Chameleon (Senufo/Lobi)01.05.879
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
Such rings are common amon various tribes of West Africa. This one was collected in Burkina Faso in the 70ties. Originally they may be Senufo from Ivory Coast. The symbolism of the chameleon are linked to the cosmos. His strange behavior and physical appearance are of used during intiation ceremonies.
Brass ring from Burkina Faso with circular top01.05.876
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
These kind o rings are found all over the interior delta of river Niger, from the Dogon in the North to the FraFra in the South. The present ring is a beautiful example of these rings, its polished and cleaned, ready to wear.
Brass finger ring with rectangular top01.05.875
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry ready and easy to wear
- Can be delivered cleaned and polished
These kind o rings are found all over the interior delta of river Niger, from the Dogon in the North to the FraFra in the South. The present ring is a beautiful example of these rings, its polished and cleaned, ready to wear.
Fulani twisted finger ring01.05.874
- Silver/nickel or nickel/copper alloy
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Jewelry for collection or exquisite wearing.
- Excellent overall condition
Old silver ring from the Fulani people of West Africa, also called Peul by the french.These rings are used by men and women as hair decorations, pendants or finger rings. They have also a protective function and are an expression of tribal identity and social status. This sort of rings were cast with the lost wax technique and then forged to make the decoration.