Bracelet
West Africa, Nigeria, Calabar
Elephant hair
Donated by Miss E Beveridge, 1953
Museum number 1953-167-1
The elephant is a powerful symbol in many parts of Africa. The ivory, hair and bone of elephants was turned into jewellery and these items became potent symbols of authority.
Links:
[1] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/collectiontype/world-cultures-africa
[2] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/africa-west
[3] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectcategory/body-adornment
[4] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/category/objectname/bangle
[5] https://www.mcmanus.co.uk/sites/default/files/adlib/1953-167-1.jpg