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Copper hair rings ID please

Posted by Betty on May 22, 2015 at 11:49am
Two of a series of small finds. These pieces were bought on a trip through North Africa, probably inAlgeria according to the previous owner. I would be grateful for a more precise ID, as I am not sure if these are Berberm Tuareg or possibly Fulani pieces. The larger one seems to be well-used copper, the smaller one contains other metals as well as copper. They measure about 5cm and 4cm max. in diameter.
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  • Betty May 22, 2015 at 12:40pm

    Sorry, the sizes are 3 and 4cm...

  • SARAH CORBETT May 25, 2015 at 11:43am

    These are Fulani adornments

  • Betty May 30, 2015 at 2:19pm

    Thank you, Sarah!

  • SARAH CORBETT May 30, 2015 at 4:36pm
    These are seen more commonly in silver and white metals.
    These are very nice.
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