{"product_id":"19th-century-west-african-brass-figure","title":"19th Century West African Brass Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small figure stands with both arms lifted, one hand opened wide and the other ending in a short cupped form, as if caught mid-gesture. A heavy rope collar circles the neck, twisted cords cross the chest in an X, and a ringed belt sits at the waist. The head is carved with a fringe of hair, strong brow ridges and a set mouth, giving the face a watchful look. This antique cast brass figure comes from West Africa, where brass was a prized metal worn as coils, rings and cords and cast into figures by the lost-wax method. The surface has aged to golden brown with a warm sheen on the high points and green verdigris collected around the neck, the face and the folds of the cords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 7 inches tall, it stands on a desk, a shelf, a console or a mantel. The raised arms give it a lively outline, so it reads best with open space on both sides and a plain wall behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.5\"(W) x 2\"(D) x 7\"(H)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden brown with green verdigris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear consistent with age and use, part of its character and historical value. Verdigris at the neck and face, and a worn end on one raised hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis antique West African cast brass figure has raised arms, a rope collar, crossed cords on the chest and a ringed belt. It measures 4.5 inches wide, 2 inches deep and 7 inches tall, in golden brown brass with green verdigris. It suits a desk, shelf, console or mantel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Why do West African brass figures wear rope and coil jewelry?\u003cbr\u003eA: Brass was a valued metal across West Africa, and rings, coils and cords of it marked wealth and rank. Brass rings such as manillas also served as currency, so a figure draped in cast cords carries the idea of prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How do you display a figure with raised arms?\u003cbr\u003eA: Give it room on both sides so the arms form a clear silhouette. Set it at eye level on a shelf or console against a plain wall, and place it where it can be seen from the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68149276508397,"sku":"IMG_0715b","price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_0715_86d6e203-5c41-433c-8c68-c92801f6ad79.jpg?v=1793666172","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/19th-century-west-african-brass-figure","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}