Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu and could be from Tibet

and could be from Tibet

24mm diameter x 8mm thick

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

5 - 3mm hole thru them

mid 1800s – early 1900’s

Antique Brass Torque, Nigeria vishnu and could be from TibetAntique 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!