Prestige Arm Cuff
Tribe: Tikar
Country: Cameroon
Material: Copper Alloy Size:
The Tikar people of Cameroon, decendants of teh Bamun, use these intricate bracelets as a form of currency, though it was also recognized as a prestige object. Made using the lost wax method, these copper alloy bracelets are a great example of the wonderful African art forms that exist.
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