Description
This open cuff bracelet is called tumbawe, from the Swahili word for the coral formations that serve as its inspiration. Cast in gold-plated brass and finished with a textured surface, its irregular pattern feels sculptural and organic, elevating a simple bangle to something with story and scale. Handcrafted by artisans in Kenya.
This jewelry item comes packaged in a white box (pictured).
Museum Story
The National Museum of African Art began as a private educational institution in 1964 to promote cross-cultural understanding in the social sciences and arts. Founded by Warren M. Robbins, it was known as the Museum of African Art and located on Capitol Hill in a townhouse that had been the home of Frederick Douglass, the African American abolitionist and statesman. In 1979 the museum became part of the Smithsonian Institution, the world's largest museum and research complex dedicated to the increase and diffusion of knowledge.
Details
- Gold plated brass
- Approx. 2.17" internal diameter
- Avoid water, moisture, and contact with perfume, lotion, oils, hairspray, or cleaning products as these can strip the gold plating.
- Handmade in Kenya
