Bracelet
Tuareg · Niger
Reference: PYB-6
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- Material
- Stone
In his day these bracelets, called elbow bracelets, served as a defensive shield to stop the opponent's sword blows and strike him on the face. They…
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In his day these bracelets, called elbow bracelets, served as a defensive shield to stop the opponent's sword blows and strike him on the face. They were attributed the magical force of being able to strike vigorously. As the fighting disappeared, he became an element of male ornament and was later also adopted by the women. It protects against diseases and promotes women's fertility. Polished stone bracelet, marble type, white and grey. These bracelets came from Tilma (Niger) or from Hombori (Mali).
Further technical information
- Width
- 11 cm
- Attributed period
- First third of the century XX.
Details transcribed from the original catalogue; they are not a recent physical inspection.
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Niger. The country associated with the catalog is shown, not the current location of the piece.
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