Lot: 117

Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face

Mali, Inland Niger Delta, Gimbala

Provenance Size Hammer price
Wilfried Glar, Eschweiler, Germany H: 2.6 inch sold

copper alloy (bronze, brass), deposits, base

According to Glar this element was probably a sign of dignity of a notable and was probably attached to / around a staff.


Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
Rare ring-shaped object with anthropomorphic face
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