Africa, Old Solid Sterling Silver Ring - Fulani Peul Fulbe - Mali

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Africa, Old Solid Sterling Silver Ring - Fulani Peul Fulbe - Mali:
$115.00

Old Ring–Fulani Peul Fulbe – Mali

Early20th century - Sterling, solid, silvergr. 25,4 (0.89 oz); cm. 3,1 (1.22”) high x cm. 3,4 (1.33”) width. Internal diameter cm. 2,1 (0.82\"). US size 11.5.

An expression of tribal identity and of social status of the woman who wears them, jewels are also a form of savings, available in times of economic crisis in nomadic society.The Fulani were originally a pastoral people, and their lives and organization were dominated by the needs of their herds.

These rings were used by men and women, like hair decorations, necklaces, pendants, rings for fingers and currency exchange. They are also objects of protection.

See pages 173-175 in Africa Adorned by Angela Fisher.

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