Description:

West Africa, Nigeria, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A heavy, huge brass ring, used as currency. The body is decorated with five raised, integrated disc forms that project from one side and incised motifs that appear both geometric and floral. Brass currency rings were common in West Africa during this time period. Size: 14.35" W x 4.35" H (36.4 cm x 11 cm)

Provenance: Mark Clayton collection, Long Beach, California, USA; Mr. Clayton is a noted African expert and collector who recently had Nigerian bronze objects from his collection featured in an exhibition at the UCLA Fowler Museum entitled "Summoning the Ancestors" (September 2018 - March 2019).

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  • Condition: Mottled patina on surface. Slight bending to form.

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