Benin Bangle - Bronze Action 950000 Colour green-white Material stoneware

950000 Colour green-white Material stoneware Diameter (cm) 15

5cmL x 4cmH x 2

Water reservoir (around four weeks) with empty and full notification

Small - 25cmW x 25cmh approx

Black beads and cowrie shells with blue aqua buttons in front

Benin Bangle - Bronze Action 950000 Colour green-white Material stonewareMany 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