Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu mid 1800s – early 1900’s

mid 1800s – early 1900’s

29 grams of coin silver (85-90% PURE) total weight

One side had a hatch mark design (see photo)

24mm diameter x 8mm thick

and could be from Tibet

Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu mid 1800s – early 1900’sAntique solid brass torque (collar) from Nigeria, West Africa. Hand cast using the lost wax technique, and approximately 200 years old! Wonderful worn smooth patina! Inner measurement is 6 inches across, x 2 3 4 inch opening. Lovely simple design, an incredible art object, highly collectible and rare! Heavy, 9. 8 ounces, this could be cleaned polished with Brasso. From a collection gathered in the 1970's!