Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container with a small clover-shape Mauritanian

with a small clover-shape Mauritanian pendant

early 19th century

Photo shows the slight variation of these beads

bell is 22-30mm across

18 inches long with s-hook clasp

Ancient Granite Bangle, Mali container with a small clover-shape MauritanianLarge, 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.