{"product_id":"childs-brass-bracelet-congo-matter-collection","title":"Child's Brass Bracelet Congo MATTER COLLECTION","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"437\"\u003eA traditional brass bracelet from the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eDemocratic Republic of the Congo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, sized for a child. Handcrafted using time-honored metalworking techniques, these bracelets were often made in small workshops and reflect the rich artistic heritage of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"696\"\u003eBrass jewelry in Central Africa has historically served both decorative and cultural purposes, sometimes symbolizing status, protection, or family identity. Smaller examples like this were worn by children as everyday adornment or as part of cultural dress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThe piece features a simple, durable form with a warm patina from age and use, giving it authentic character. Variations in shape and finish are typical of handmade work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eProvenance: Matter Collection\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom the collection of Margie and Phil Matter. Margie lived in South Africa, and later she and her husband Phil opened a gallery in Tucson. Everything in this collection was in their home for more than thirty years. Africa Direct recently bought the collection; at 95, Margie wants to share the things she has loved so much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1ivxc_74\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Edit Height (In) metafield\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1ivxc_78\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_LegacyRowWrapper_1ivxc_4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabelLegacy_1ivxc_38\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is very small - for a small child.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eHeight (In): 2.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 1.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd\"\u003eInside: 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e154040\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 154000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51214865334567,"sku":"154040","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_0008_3749528f-fe33-4088-bbb7-e578abb5a025.jpg?v=1774903026","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/childs-brass-bracelet-congo-matter-collection","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}