Nigerian Bronze Crescent Currency

Plain, dark, and dense. A bracelet for someone with a lot of arm.

Nigeria, West Africa, is the origin of this crescent currency, made in bronze and copper and dated in the record to the 17th or 18th century. Such open rings are commonly connected with trade and exchange in the region. This one is smooth and gently worn, with a deep brown surface touched by a few lighter flecks. The ends are blunt and slightly angled, with a clean, flat cut. The curve is even and generous.

About seven inches wide. Understated, and heavier than it looks.