Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) songye supported by powerful legs rising

supported by powerful legs rising from a cylindrical base enriched with clay

and resonant cultural meaning

reminiscent of the Chinese yin-yang symbol

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Tuareg Bronze Anklet Currency (Manilla) songye supported by powerful legs risingTuareg people, early to mid 20th century, Agadez Region, Niger Exceptional cast bronze anklet currency piece with the classic U shaped body and powerful, faceted terminals enriched with etched and stamped geometric motifs. Heavy, beautifully sculpted, and boldly proportioned, this impressive anklet would have added a distinctive weight and rhythmic sway to the wearers stepboth an adornment and a portable store of wealth. The Tuareg, a traditionally