Bronze Bangle from Benin

These Bronze Bangles are made using the wax method of casting prevalent across West Africa. They were once a form of currency and an indicator of status, often forged directly onto a bride's arm as part of a dowry! They make an intriguing statement in a decorative tableau, and would be the perfect gift for a bride with a penchant for cultural symbolism and history.

Measurements:
W: 5.75"
D: 2.75"
H: (with the stand) about 8.5" high.

Made in Benin