Afghan Ring, Niello Technique cameroon Cool circular brass (or bronze)

Cool circular brass (or bronze) pendant/belt or hair ring from the Tuareg people of Mauritania

Cáo Jǐng Xiū is represented as a fancy dressed member of the Imperial of Jung Dynasty court

Venetian made and traded in West Africa

About 100 years old

PLEASE NOTE: as with other silver beads of this style

Afghan Ring, Niello Technique cameroon Cool circular brass (or bronze)Amazing vintage Afghan ring with the niello technique of silver surface treatment, Islamic writing, "There is one God and the name of God is Allah". A stepped band, this ring is fairly light weight and very well made. Some niello pattern on the sides. Size 10, measuring 14mm across central rectangle x 16mm tall, band is 5mm wide. Beautiful workmanship, coin silver, excellent condition!