{"product_id":"pair-of-cast-metal-oval-rings-west-african-bronze-copper-alloy","title":"Pair Of Cast Metal Oval Rings – West African, Bronze\/Copper Alloy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA matched pair of solid cast metal oval rings, likely bronze or a copper alloy, each with a smooth rounded cross-section. One ring in the pair features small carved spiral bosses at the sides. Both show an aged, weathered patina in tones of tan, brown, and green oxidation, consistent with copper-alloy metal exposed to age and ground conditions.\u003cbr\u003eSolid cast metal rings of this type were produced across various West African metalworking traditions, historically serving as personal ornament (bracelets\/anklets) and, in some contexts, as a form of trade currency, similar to manilla-type rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttribution: West African (specific ethnic group not confirmed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cast bronze\/copper alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: Matched pair, oval ring\/bangle form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Aged patina with green oxidation (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alobalo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48220683862242,"sku":"ALB-BZE-012","price":48.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0825\/2201\/3922\/files\/3bfa026a-41f4-46d5-83b3-78d1205e952f.jpg?v=1786738044","url":"https:\/\/www.alobalo.shop\/products\/pair-of-cast-metal-oval-rings-west-african-bronze-copper-alloy","provider":"Alobalo ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}