Miscellaneous
Lot 2135 Session 8 (2:30pm Wednesday) Miscellaneous
Estimate $150
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $90
AFRICA OR MAYBE SOUTH AMERICA, manilla-like bronze/brass bracelets and large rings, possibly used as primitive money, includes similar examples to Opitz Nigeria Bidda Tribe (p.277, 281 illust.), weight 640 grams diam 125mm (illustrated); another 295 grams, 110mm diam; another similar with edge grooving sloped to the right, weight 275 grams, 120mm.; brass/bronze rings (5) one with edge grooving each about 90mm diameter, weights vary from 80-235 grams. Very fine. (8)
Ex Barry McGown Scott Collection, previously from Noble Numismatics Sale 82 (lot 1078).
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