Bracelet with coin pendants c. late 19th century
fon
natural stone pattern
circular oval feature
silver
wedding photograph
egg art
3d printed part
rounded shape
jewelry design
round design
round circular shape
bridal fashion
This silver bracelet, created by Fon artist in the late 19th century, features a circular band with a series of coin pendants hanging from it. The coins are attached to the band via small chains and create a visually pleasing rhythm as they dangle. The bracelet is a fine example of Fon artistry and is now part of the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art, showcasing the cultural significance of jewelry in West African traditions.
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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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