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WODAABE/MBORORO, Niger.
See original version (French)
269
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WODAABE/MBORORO, Niger.
See original version (French)
Estimate €60 - €80
Voluntary lot
Description
WODAABE/MBORORO, Niger.
A large brass anklet, worn in pairs by women on the occasion of major festivals and gatherings. Owing to its size, weight and the richness of the material, it served as a symbol of wealth and social status.
The piece features a beautiful, finely incised design, comprising geometric and traditional motifs characteristic of Wodaabe/Mbororo ornamentation.
12 × 12.5 cm.
See original version (French)
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