Antique Bronze Hair Rings from Cameroon tourmaline Nice etched and niello detail

Nice etched and niello detail work on the front and back of the pendant (see photos)

circa 1800s

37mm x 43mm x 2mm antique silver buckle or clasp made in China

Thick bicone

Newly made with old stamping large coin silver bead from India featuring the elephant-headed god Ganesha and his mother Parvati (or possibly one of his consorts)

Antique Bronze Hair Rings from Cameroon tourmaline Nice etched and niello detailThese rare cast bronze beads from Cameroon or northern Nigeria have varied markings and patterns, and are believed to be from 200 300 years old. Some have more copper or iron content. The beads shown in the photograph are between 30mm diameter x 12mm thick.