A GLORIOUS GROUND NUT / PEANUT RING, BAULE TRIBE IVORY COAST W.AFRICA( No 2017)

This is a special, vintage prestige finger
ring from the Baule people of the Ivory Coast.  The ground nut or peanut symbolises hospitality.  Made of copper.
A lost wax technique bronze, with a softened and worn pat-
ina. In good condition.. Wear commensurate
with tribal use. We guarantee that this item
has been tribally used. Height 2.5cm approx