Igbo Coiled Copper Alloy Currency Armlet (Manilla) amazigh dating to c

dating to c

Miniature vessels such as this were far more than simple containers—they once held perfumed oils

creating a striking contrast

acted as ceremonial transfers of value

while married women wore fibre coil skirts (yokal) or seed-strung skirts that draped below the abdomen

Igbo Coiled Copper Alloy Currency Armlet (Manilla) amazigh dating to cLate 19th early 20th century, Igbo people, Nigeria, West Africa Magnificent and exceptionally large coiled copper alloy currency armlet, formed as a powerful spring like structure composed of eight tightly twisted coils ending in bulging, squared off terminals. With its impressive size, weight, and sculptural presence, this piece was almost certainly a prestige examplecreated to display wealth and status rather than for regular wear. Its bold form and