Old Silver Ceremonial Fulani Ring, Mali - LARGE
£220.00
A huge vintage silver (tested) ribbed Fulani ring, made in Mali in the 1950s by the Fulani/Peul/Fulbe people, one of the largest ethnic groups in the Sahel and West Africa. An impressive heavy ring, likely to have been reserved for special ceremonies.
Date:
1950s
Material:
Silver (tested)
Dimensions:
3.87 cm (h) x 4.30 cm (w)
Internal dimensions: 2.07 cm (h) x 1.95 cm (w)
Approximate ring size:
UK: S to S½
USA: 9 ⅛ to 9 ⅜
Weight:
72.3 g
Ref:
RNG-944
References:
Fisher, A. (1998). Africa Adorned. New York: H. Abrams, p. 174
Borel, F. (1994). The Splendour of Ethnic Jewelry. London: Thames and Hudson, p. 97
