TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

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Type of Object:     
    Yoruba Bronze Neck Torque Currency
    17th c,

    Beautiful, very old twisted bronze bracelet or currency.  Wonderful
    coiled rope currency created from 3 solid copper strands expertly
    twisted to form a beautifully symmetrical rope, then wound into a 4
    coil necklace.  This piece is loaded with a gorgeous green
    patina.   


Ethnic Group:       
    Yoruba



Country of Origin:          
    Nigeria

Material:          
    Copper


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