In the 16th century these Bracelets were used as a form of currency, as dowry payment and worn as a symbol of prestige and status. Shipping is based on zones and weight.
Manilla, Currency, West Africa These Copper Alloy Bracelet Forms Were Recognized And Used As Currency For Transactions In West Africa From The End Of The 15Th C.
These early portuguese traders bought tusks of ivory, peppers, and slaves by exchanging currency 'bracelets' acceptable to the africans (rees, 2000). Just add products to your cart and use the shipping calculator to see the estimated shipping price. A variety of bracelet types were cast using the lost wax casting method.
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This type of bracelets were used in ghana and burkina faso ( fulani and other tribes ). Vintage metal bracelet, used as currency in west africa, later associated with slave trade until the appearance of currency brought to africa by europeans in the late 19th century. Made from hammered fulani bronze in mali, west africa, these bracelets are often worn to special events like weddings or other important ceremonies.
A Type Special Trade Currency Once Used In West Africa.
They roughly average between 75. These original bracelets are today highly collectible, witnes They are most commonly made from cast brass, although some bronze example exist.
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African money bracelets are variously referred to as manillas, bracelets, rings, bangles, etc. Ad by bluewynterllc ad from shop bluewynterllc. 12,5 width (4.21″ x 4.92″);
