Four Bracelets c. 19th century

"Four Bracelets" are a set of four intricately carved ivory bracelets from the 19th century, created by Igbo artists. These cylindrical bracelets are made of smooth ivory and exhibit a rich, reddish-brown hue. Their unique shapes and designs, with some being rounded and some being more angular, showcase the Igbo artistic tradition of crafting functional and aesthetically pleasing jewelry. These bracelets, now part of The Art Institute of Chicago's collection, were likely worn as symbols of status and wealth by Igbo people.