Finely cast from alloy bronze, this neck adornment has been beautifully adorned with embossed striational decorations. Known as an onlua, this Teke adornment is a striking visualisation of rank and prestige.
Estimated Period: Late 19th Century
Ex Private Collection, Geneva
Height of Custom-Made Mount: 35cm
Width of Custom-Made Mount: 36.5cm
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