{"product_id":"ethiopian-large-brass-silver-bracelet-arm-etec1020","title":"Antique Ethiopian Oromo Brass or Bronze Arm Cuff","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis substantial antique arm cuff is attributed to the Oromo people of southern Ethiopia. Crafted from an aged brass or bronze alloy, its restrained form is enlivened by hand-engraved circles, linear bands and geometric motifs. Years of handling and wear have created a deep, richly varied patina that emphasizes the cuff’s sculptural character.  This piece has character. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts open, penannular form is sometimes compared with African manillas—metal ornaments that could also function as portable wealth or currency in certain regions. Here, the enduring simplicity of the design and evidence of hand workmanship speak to Ethiopia’s long tradition of personal adornment and metalworking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Ethiopia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural attribution: Oromo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Brass or bronze alloy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign: Hand-engraved geometric circles and lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Open arm cuff with a fixed opening\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside diameter: Approximately 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening between ends:\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Enku Connection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44026946846810,"sku":"ETEC1020","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6813\/5770\/files\/ETEC1020.png?v=1790803527","url":"https:\/\/theenkuconnection.com\/products\/ethiopian-large-brass-silver-bracelet-arm-etec1020","provider":"The Enku Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}