Originally worn as a pair as symbols of prestige by a woman of the Kenga culture in Chad, these rare cast bronze upper arm adornments exhibit beautiful, sweeping forms, thought to resemble that of cattle horns.
Each bangle features fine raised decorations and a smooth worn patina.
Estimated Period: 1st Half 20thCentury (Likely 1st Quarter)
Provenance: Private Collection, UK
H: 14.5 cm
L: 32 cm (together)
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