Ethiopian Brass Bracelet Currency

Dark brown cuff with delicate diamonds and rows of small dots.

This bracelet currency is from Ethiopia, East Africa, and dates to the 20th century. It is brass. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc, and metal that could be worn or carried as an ornament was often also valued for its worth. Open band with a slight gap at the back, in dark brown metal with a flat outer face. Fine incised diamonds with cross-hatching sit between columns of tiny dots and circles. The finish is smooth and quiet. It is 1 inches deep and 3.25 in diameter.

Fine work that rewards a slow look.