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1950s Copper Cuff Bracelet: Black Enamel Zulu Hunters, Mid-Century African Design
€57.00
Mid century, very wide cuff bangle depicting two Zulu warriors in ibheshu and slene, traditional garb for the lower torso. Perched in a slender boat, they hold spears, and pass gazelle in the brush.
Very much an example of Western Mid Century modernism’s fascination with petroglyphs and with African art forms; this cuff may have been made in Europe as a tribute to African culture.
The bangle is unsigned but the faint, illegible remains of a paper label remain to the interior.
The bracelet is made of copper and has been coated in a clear lacquer to prevent tarnishing (and probably to prevent the skin from turning green when worn), but some of this lacquer has been scratched in the course of use, allowing a bit of tarnish to creep onto the surface of the cuff; the whole cuff could be polished and re-lacquered by buyer if desired, but I personally don’t mind the patina. Aside from the scratches to the lacquer (which look a lot more pronounced in the pictures than to the naked eye), the cuff is in good vintage condition. I love the copper lights that bounce off the cuff when struck by the sun (see videos)!
Approximate measurements: 2.5” wide internally, 2” high, opening gap is just under 1” but this can be widened with pressure; weighs 71.4g.
Please note that this item includes free, UNTRACKED shipping. If you would like registered TRACKING, you may PURCHASE this for an additional fee in my SHIPPING OPTIONS.
SHIPPING
I am not responsible for lost packages if you have not purchased registered/tracked shipping. If an item is damaged during the initial shipping, the buyer is responsible for communicating with (and submitting paperwork and proof of damage to) the shipper, so that a refund or partial refund can be obtained. I will assist the buyer with obtaining compensation for the damaged shipment, to the extent that I am able.
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
Please read the description and view the images, which form part of the description. I do not accept returns unless I made a grievous mistake in describing the item or failed to disclose significant damage. In such an instance, if I am contacted within 4 days of the receipt of the item, I agree to accept a return, and the item is returned to me within 10 days of the receipt, I will provide a full refund and will also reimburse the buyer for reasonable return shipping costs (for which the method of return has been agreed upon, before the item is returned).
Very much an example of Western Mid Century modernism’s fascination with petroglyphs and with African art forms; this cuff may have been made in Europe as a tribute to African culture.
The bangle is unsigned but the faint, illegible remains of a paper label remain to the interior.
The bracelet is made of copper and has been coated in a clear lacquer to prevent tarnishing (and probably to prevent the skin from turning green when worn), but some of this lacquer has been scratched in the course of use, allowing a bit of tarnish to creep onto the surface of the cuff; the whole cuff could be polished and re-lacquered by buyer if desired, but I personally don’t mind the patina. Aside from the scratches to the lacquer (which look a lot more pronounced in the pictures than to the naked eye), the cuff is in good vintage condition. I love the copper lights that bounce off the cuff when struck by the sun (see videos)!
Approximate measurements: 2.5” wide internally, 2” high, opening gap is just under 1” but this can be widened with pressure; weighs 71.4g.
Please note that this item includes free, UNTRACKED shipping. If you would like registered TRACKING, you may PURCHASE this for an additional fee in my SHIPPING OPTIONS.
SHIPPING
I am not responsible for lost packages if you have not purchased registered/tracked shipping. If an item is damaged during the initial shipping, the buyer is responsible for communicating with (and submitting paperwork and proof of damage to) the shipper, so that a refund or partial refund can be obtained. I will assist the buyer with obtaining compensation for the damaged shipment, to the extent that I am able.
RETURNS AND REFUNDS
Please read the description and view the images, which form part of the description. I do not accept returns unless I made a grievous mistake in describing the item or failed to disclose significant damage. In such an instance, if I am contacted within 4 days of the receipt of the item, I agree to accept a return, and the item is returned to me within 10 days of the receipt, I will provide a full refund and will also reimburse the buyer for reasonable return shipping costs (for which the method of return has been agreed upon, before the item is returned).
