Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu 29 grams of coin silver

29 grams of coin silver (85-90% PURE) total weight

1950's Navajo Belt made of sterling silver with turquoise bezel-set stones

24mm diameter x 8mm thick

5 - 3mm hole thru them

Engraved design with 4mm solid balls

Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu 29 grams of coin silverAntique solid brass torque (collar) from Nigeria, West Africa. Hand cast using the lost wax technique, and approximately 200 years old! Wonderful worn smooth patina! Inner measurement is 6 inches across, x 2 3 4 inch opening. Lovely simple design, an incredible art object, highly collectible and rare! Heavy, 9. 8 ounces, this could be cleaned polished with Brasso. From a collection gathered in the 1970's!