Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container early 19th century

early 19th century

or woven in the hair

and 12 dangles

Photo shows the slight variation of these beads

with a small clover-shape Mauritanian pendant

Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container early 19th centuryLarge, ancient granite bracelet bangle from Djenne, Mali. Traditional style, and granite stone, which has lovely smooth black grey tone and no matrix, clearly has been worn smooth. 4" outer diameter x 2 3 4" inner diameter. One of a kind piece! From Djenn, Mali. Made and worn by the Dogon Tribal People. Estimated 800 1,000 years old. Beautiful object, and doesn't have to be worn. Could fit a medium size hand. This bangle is heavy, and has a fracture.