TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:     
    Ivory Bracelet

    This georgeous old pre-ban African Ivory bracelet.  It has a
    wonderful dark honey patina on the outside and a rich dark honey
    color on the inside from many years of wear.

    Ivory was highly valued among the Africans for the difficulties
    involved in acquiring the tusks, the knowledge required to cut and
    carve the material, and the demand the European traders placed
    both the raw and finished pieces. Common tribal members were
    forbidden to possess ivory without a Chief’s permission and ivory
    therefore became the money of Chief’s and Kings.

Ethnic Group:             
    Yoruba Society

Country of Origin:          
    Nigeria
Material:                       
    Ivory

Deminsions:


Reference: