Carved Wooden Tutsi Archer's Bracelet – Rwanda – Early 20th Century
Carved wooden Tutsi archer’s bracelet – Rwanda – early 20th centuryA significant Tutsi archer’s bracelet carved from a single block of wood, with a dark brown patina from use. The massive, open-arch shape, with bulging ends, features an interior cavity polished smooth by prolonged wear. This type of bracelet served as protection for archers’ forearms and also served as a symbol of prestige and social status within the Tutsi pastoral societies of Rwanda. A beautiful antique specimen displaying an age-worn patina and consistent signs of use.
Details: Dimensions: 11.5 x 18 cm – Thickness: 10 cm – Weight: 252 g – Material: carved wood with a dark patina – Origin: Rwanda – Ethnic group: Tutsi – Period: early 20th century.
Details: Dimensions: 11.5 x 18 cm – Thickness: 10 cm – Weight: 252 g – Material: carved wood with a dark patina – Origin: Rwanda – Ethnic group: Tutsi – Period: early 20th century.
350 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Solid wood
Length: 11.5 x 18 cm
Reference (ID): 1840173
Availability: In stock
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