Benin Bangle - Bronze missing-image and Ethiopian silversmiths produce religious

and Ethiopian silversmiths produce religious jewellery as an expression of that tradition

this heart-shaped "ekuk" mask hung in the home and was only brought out to "warm" the village atmosphere and call on beneficial forces during Bwete society initiation ceremonies

Size: 39cm x 13cm D of opening and 18cmW

Likes:  Low to medium light conditions and soil to be kept watered once weekly

W 40cm × H 32cm

Benin Bangle - Bronze missing-image and Ethiopian silversmiths produce religiousMany forms of wax cast bangles and anklets are found all over West Africa. They were used as a form of currency and to provide status to the wearer. Their value lay in the metal itself, and in the amount or ornamentation. They were forged onto a bride's arm as part of her wedding dowry. Copper Size: 19cmH on stand x 12cmW