Bracelet with coin pendants c. late 19th century
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circular oval feature
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This bracelet, created by Fon artists in the late 19th century, features a circular band with coin pendants. The bracelet is made of silver and is decorated with a series of round coins, each with a different design. The coin pendants are attached to the band by small chains. This type of bracelet is a common example of Fon artistry, often using found objects and repurposed materials. The bracelet showcases the artistic skill and ingenuity of the Fon people.
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More than one hundred years ago, the elite of the Danhomé Kingdom in West Africa would have worn these silver ornaments to adorn themselves and show off their wealth, and also to protect themselves from harm and evil. Fashioned by jewelers from imported silver coins, the ornaments were embellished with tiny sculptures that refer to past kings, heroic wars, and the Vodun religion. The coins attached to the ornaments date from between 1873 and 1910, bridging the last decades of the independent Kingdom and the first 15 years of French colonial rule.
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