Antique Large African Cast Copper/Bronze Currency Bracelet turquoise The red and green in

The red and green in the bold multi diamond central design are commercial aniline dyes

angle and size of the 'nodules' is complex and for such a uniform article to be created shows tremendous skill

This pendant has a wonderful patina

This highly unusual and visual blanket/rug was woven from homespun yarns

The twill (the fine design) is complex in contrast to the bold rows of diamonds designs

Antique Large African Cast Copper/Bronze Currency Bracelet turquoise The red and green inA large and smooth Antique antique cast copper bronze currency bracelet from Central Africa ( also called a Janberry from sources I have met). Although this was considered currency there is a difference between currency and money. (Bitcoin & Dollars comparison) Examples such as this one were used as a storage of wealth. When metal was needed for either large transactions or when tools, weapons, or cooking utensils were needed these currency bracelets