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 8 (American size) – 18,5 mm inner diameter. The top measures 3,6 x 2,2 cm
It weighs 29,6 gr.
Literature:
“Bagues ethniques d’afrique, d’Asie et d’Amerique”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2000
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