Recent Nupe Bracelet – Referring back to – African Currency – Nigeria / Niger

Description

Recent Massive Nupe Bracelet – African Currency – Originally Nigeria / Niger
SPOTTED DOG DESIGN
OBJECT
Nupe Bracelet
ORIGIN
early 20
th
century as I can account for up to 100 years of it’s existence, but the condition of it would indicate it is not much older.
WEIGHT
2 lb 1.9 oz
DIMENSIONS
5” X 5”
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Recent Massive Nupe Bracelet Referring back to the African Currency – Nigeria / Niger
Early 20th century. Copper grams 1.528,0 (53.89 oz.). Cm. 10,7 high x cm. 12,5 width (4.21″ x 4.92″); inner diameter cm. 6,8 (2.67″).
The Nupe people, traditionally called the Tapa by the neighbouring Yoruba, are a Volta-Niger ethnic identity and historic nation native to Middle Belt Nigeria, and are the dominant ethnicity in Niger State
The Nupe people have various traditions. Many practices have changed as a result of The movements started by Usman Dan Fodio jihad of the 19th century, but they still hold on to some of their culture. Many Nupe people often have scarification on their faces (similar to an old Yoruba tradition), some to identify their prestige and the family of which they belong as well as for protection, as well as jewelry adornment. But these traditions are dying out in certain areas. Their art is often abstract.
Across three and a half centuries—from 1501 to 1867—more than 12.5 million Africans were captured, sold, and transported to the Americas.
Prior, bracelets, utility items and bracelet like objects called Manillas were used as money to purchases slaves within Africa, and between Africa and other countries.
Some of the above was shamelessly copied from the
Amazigh Shop site as an item they have listed for sale seemed to summarize my thinking on this item.
I believe this item is early 20
th
century as I can account for up to 100 years of it’s existence, but the condition of it would indicate it is not much older.
They seem like fair dealers, and I would recommend them.