Lot 3474

Eight different types of average-sized twisted bracelets, made of white brass, with knobs on the ends (avg. 7 cm dia.); Four fancy white brass, Hausa bracelets, with complex cast designs, which were worn traditionally by Fulani women (Opitz p.279). One fancy white brass bracelet with knobs in the center and on each end, with a concentric circle motif on them (7 cm dia.) Added: collection of traditional money, cowry shells (79) (2 types: ‘Cypraea moneta’ = money cowry & ‘Cypraea annulus’ = ring cowry) (Opitz p.118-119)