Téké, Lion claw bracelet.
Téké, Lion claw bracelet.
Date
presumed very early XXth
Size
Diameter : 12,5
Collection
Tribal Art
Condition
très bon
Inventory number
434
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Arm bracelet with four claws, made of brass, encircling a Teke head with scarifications on the face.
On the surface of this bracelet have been incised some of the motifs found on the necklaces and even on the Nkita boards
This bracelet was worn on the arm at the bend of the elbow. These bracelets were worn by high-ranking people or chiefs.
Origin :
- Former Paul Girard-Reydet Collection
Bibliography :
- Les arts Batéké by Raoul Lehuard collection art d'Afrique noire 1996, pages 160 and 161 for similar models.