Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) bonehammer unrefined production methods used in

unrefined production methods used in contrast to the industrial precision of Jingdezhen

Attire was minimal: men wore penis sheaths (koteka) and decorative ornaments of feathers

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combined with the subtle sheen of aged bronze

Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) bonehammer unrefined production methods used inTuareg people, early to mid 20th century, Agadez Region, Niger Exceptional cast bronze anklet currency piece with the classic U shaped body and powerful, faceted terminals enriched with etched and stamped geometric motifs. Heavy, beautifully sculpted, and boldly proportioned, this impressive anklet would have added a distinctive weight and rhythmic sway to the wearers stepboth an adornment and a portable store of wealth. The Tuareg, a traditionally