Description:

West Africa, Cameroon, Kirdi peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine pair of cast-brass arm bands known as “ghwazha” of tapering conical forms. Each band has a lengthy vertical gap between the terminals lined with a narrow register of chevron motifs and tight coils in the corners. Several dozen additional coils line the interior of the terminals as well as the periphery of the curved, incised panel decoration. Fine patina covers both items. Size of each (both are relatively similar): 4.125" W x 7.1" H (10.5 cm x 18 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).

For a stylistically-similar example, please see: Van Cutsem, Anne. "A World of Bracelets: Africa, Asia, America, Oceania." Skira/Seuil, 2003, p. 89.

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#145766

  • Condition: Both items have slight bending to overall form, minor abrasions to obverse and interior surfaces, with light softening to some raised details, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas, and fine patina throughout.

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