Manilla (jewellery / currency) from West Africa

Unknown artist

1850-1950

Manilla (jewellery / currency) (1 of 3), copper alloy, maker unknown, West Africa, 1850-1950

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A C-shaped, open bracelet made of a copper alloy is shown against a white background. The surface is intricately decorated with geometric patterns and circular motifs. Manilla, copper alloy, "C" shaped cross section with a central protuberance displaying a six pointed star motif possibly of Moroccan influence. The body of the manilla has geometric design motifs. Manilla (jewellery / currency) (1 of 3), copper alloy, maker unknown, West Africa, 1850-1950