SKU: 137780
Aluminum Leaf Nose Ring West Africa
$68.00
Description
A large and unusual leaf-shaped aluminum nose ring, found in West Africa.
To see other examples of Ethnic jewelry from around the world, please see A WORLD OF NECKLACES (Leurquin), AFRICA ADORNED (Fisher), JEWELS FROM ELSEWHERE (Maggi, Melesi, Pensotti) and ETHNIC JEWELRY (van der Star Collection) and THE SPLENDOR of ETHNIC JEWELRY (Borel)
Object Size: 6.25 x 4 inches; see image with penny for comparison (US penny is 19 mm in diameter)
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Approximate Age: Unknown
Country of Origin: West Africa
Size Details
Object Size: 6.25 x 4 inches; see image with penny for comparison (US penny is 19 mm diameter).
Material
Material: aluminum
Condition
Damage/Repair: Dents, tarnishing, rust.
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
Overall Condition: Good. Some of our beads have traveled at least three continents, and have graced numerous owners. Small chips, corrosion, and pitting are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use.
