Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu Smaller green tourmaline sprinkled every-other

Smaller green tourmaline sprinkled every-other bead are 10mm diameter x 7mm thick

This necklace needs to be re-strung

Engraved design with 4mm solid balls

mid 1800s – early 1900’s

1950's Navajo Belt made of sterling silver with turquoise bezel-set stones

Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu Smaller green tourmaline sprinkled every-otherAntique 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!