Description: U038 CHARACTERISTICS Traditional Maure bracelet, used by both men and women of this ethnic group, handcrafted with embossed zinc silver, on which different ethnic motifs have been carved in the form of filigree, and "Koffi", which is a mixture of ebony wood and natural resins on a base of scalded zebu horn, in order to shape the bracelet and at the same time impregnate and absorb the Koffi. It measures approx.: 5.5 cm in diameter It belongs to an association of artisans from the city of Kadi. CURIOSITIES Kadi is a city in the south of Mauritania, one of the largest urban centres in the country and the capital of the Gorgol region. It is located on the right bank of the Senegal River, which marks the border between Mauritania and Senegal, a place conducive to trade due to its geographical position and because it is a crossroads and meeting point for different ethnic groups from North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa. Culturally and ethnically, Kadi is one of the most diverse cities in Mauritania, as its population is made up of the Soninke and Fulani ethnic groups, who make up the vast majority of its population, as well as "White Maures" (Beydan) and "Black Maures" (Haratin)
Price: 48.88 USD
Location: Edinburg, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-19T02:05:10.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Department: Women
Type: Bangle Bracelet
Signed: No
Color: Black & Silver
Style: SLIP ON BANGLE BRACELET, Slip On Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Main Stone Color: Black
Material: Jet Black African Horn
Clasp Type: Bangle Bracelet
Metal: Silver
Jewelry Department: Fashion
Vintage: Yes
