Lobi Bronze Bracelet Currency Manilla weavingbatten Such statues played significant roles

Such statues played significant roles in Maya rituals

while the surface is embellished with warped and couched silver threads

such as this example from the mid-16th century

Minor abrasion

The lamp rests on a convex base with a slightly raised ring foot

Lobi Bronze Bracelet Currency Manilla weavingbatten Such statues played significant rolesLobi peoples, mid 20th century, Burkina Faso, West Africa A beautifully crafted Lobi bronze bracelet manilla, created using the traditional lost wax casting method. Compact, heavy, and visually striking, this piece is divided into two decorated sections featuring deeply carved geometric panels framed by a pair of elongated spike like terminalsan uncommon and highly sculptural design. Manillas, a classic form of West African bronze or copper currency,