Lot 1078

Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations

Description

Africa or maybe South America, manilla-like bronze/brass bracelets and large rings, possibly used as primitive money, includes similar examples to Opitz Nigeria Bidda Tribe (p.277, 281 illust.), weight 640 grams diam 125mm (illust.); another 295 grams, 110mm diam; another similar with edge grooving sloped to the right, weight 275 grams, 120mm.; brass/bronze rings (5) one with edge grooving each about 90mm diam. weights vary from 90-235 grams. Very fine. (8)

Estimate
$150
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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