Lobi Bronze Armlet Currency Manilla Santodomingo decorated only with delicate incised

decorated only with delicate incised encircling lines

cowry-shell jewelry

and colorants were often added to produce a range of vibrant hues

A lovely sancai-glazed miniature model of a food offering plate

particularly as ceremonial headdresses for the deceased

Lobi Bronze Armlet Currency Manilla Santodomingo decorated only with delicate incisedLobi peoples, early to mid 20th century, Burkina Faso, West Africa An exceptional Lobi bronze manilla, cast using the traditional lost wax method and displaying the refined sculptural sensibility for which Lobi metalwork is admired. This aged armlet or anklet is divided into rhythmic decorative sections, each featuring deeply carved panels framed by pairs of raised, rounded knobs that create a bold and tactile surface. Manillas served as a primary