Old tribal ring, worn in the African Sahel, in Mali and Niger by the Soninke or Sarakole people, also worn by the Fulani or Peul people. The silver has a beautiful patina.
From the first half of the 20th century.
The ring size is 6 1/2 (American size) – 17 mm inner diameter. The top measures 3 x 2,3 cm
It weighs 25 gr.
Literature:
“Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000
WA91