Vintage Heavy Silver Nubian Anklet or Foot Bracelet

This is a heavy rare Nubian anklet. It is hollow but made from thick silver sheeting That has a lot of stamping and repousse patterns as decoration. The anklet ends in the typical three-dimensional combination of squares and triangles seen in Yemeni, Tuareg, and Nubian bracelets.  Similar examples of this anklet can be seen in Azza Fahmy's book Enchanted Jewelry of Egypt. Can also be worn as a bracelet. In good vintage condition with some minor dings to the finials.

The inner circumference is 20 cm (7 7/4") including a 3.5 cm (1 1/4") gap. The Width is 3 cm (1 1/4") and thicker at the ends. Weight is 168 grams.

For more Nubian jewelry, please visit the Egyptian and Nubian collection.