{"product_id":"west-african-cast-metal-bracelet-manilla-style-bronze-brass","title":"West African Cast Metal Bracelet (Manilla-Style) – Bronze\/Brass","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heavy cast metal bracelet or ring-form ornament, likely bronze or brass, measuring approximately 13 cm by 9 cm. The piece has an asymmetric D-shaped profile, with one flattened inner face and a rounded outer face, tapering to a narrow opening at the top where the two ends meet. Each end is finished with a small band of twisted\/cabled decorative detailing. The surface shows a dark aged patina with lighter bronze tones visible at the wear points and decorative bands.\u003cbr\u003eCast metal bracelets of this type were made and worn across a number of West African cultures, both as personal ornament signifying wealth and status and, in some regional traditions, as a form of currency (manillas) used in trade. Heavier, more substantial examples like this one were often reserved for higher-status wear or exchange value rather than everyday use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttribution: West African, general regional attribution (specific ethnic group not confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cast bronze\/brass alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approx. 13 cm x 9 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Aged patina with visible wear at decorative bands (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Cast bracelet\/ornament, possible manilla (trade currency) form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alobalo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220459663586,"sku":"ALB-BZE-010","price":130.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/eb853d3d-e484-48d8-a066-153899909c43.jpg?v=1786733869","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/es\/products\/west-african-cast-metal-bracelet-manilla-style-bronze-brass","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}