Pair of Cast Copper Alloy Bangles - Gurunsi (Kasena sub-group) People, Burkina Faso - Sold

The Kasena of southern Burkina Faso speak the Kasem language and inhabit an area along the Ghanaian border to the east of the town called Po. This flared pair was worn by women and which were sometimes prescribed by diviners for both protective and curative properties. Later they became fashionable amongst the Kasena.

The surface of these finely cast bangles developed a beautiful worn patina over time.
Known as an anklet and not just a bangle indicating that it can be and is worn either around the wrist or arm but also around the ankle. The opening allowing the wearer to remove it.

Ex. Thomas G.B. Wheelock collection, New York

Height: 6" and the top diameter is 3 ½" and the bottom diameter is 5".