Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) songye supported by powerful legs rising

supported by powerful legs rising from a cylindrical base enriched with clay

a series of military and religious campaigns undertaken by the Latin Church between 1095 and 1291

producing wares that epitomized the dynasty’s philosophical and aesthetic ideals of simplicity

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reminiscent of the Chinese yin-yang symbol

Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) songye supported by powerful legs risingTuareg people, early to mid 20th century, Agadez Region, Niger Exceptional cast bronze anklet currency piece with the classic U shaped body and powerful, faceted terminals enriched with etched and stamped geometric motifs. Heavy, beautifully sculpted, and boldly proportioned, this impressive anklet would have added a distinctive weight and rhythmic sway to the wearers stepboth an adornment and a portable store of wealth. The Tuareg, a traditionally