$325
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This bronze exchange is a storied artifact of West African economic history. Known as a Manilla, these open-cuff bracelets served as a primary form of currency across the West African coast for centuries. Cast in heavy copper alloy, bronze or brass, they were prized not only for their trade value but as a portable bank account worn on the wrists to display a family's wealth and liquid assets. This specific piece is characterized by its iconic triple-ribbed architecture, a design that provided both structural strength and a high-status aesthetic. The surface is a landscape of time-earned history, featuring a deep, crusty chocolate patina with vibrant flecks of mineral verdigris in the recessed coves. This Antique currency bracelet is a premier choice for Primitive Modern, Higher-End Boho, or Wabi-Sabi collections, looking particularly striking when grouped in a "treasury" cluster on a mantle or console. *Era: 19th Century *Size: 4.75“(D) x 2.25“(H) *Material: Heavy Copper Alloy (Bronze/Brass) *Color: Age Bronze *Features: Triple-ribbed "Manilla" form; open-cuff design; authentic mineral patina. *Origin: West Africa *Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic time-earned oxidation, surface pitting, and mineral deposits consistent with its 150-year history. **Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.
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