Description

Old Fulani patinated silver ring of good weight and with a super rib design.
Exchanged in friendship or given in marriage and worn as a ring or pendant.
Rich patina – Collected in Mopti, Mali.

Diameter: 17,3 mm
Weight: 42,9 g
Ring size: 7 US

Reference:  A World of Rings by Anne van Cutsem – pp. 54-55

About the FULANI
The Fulani are a culturally connected ethnic group living across West Africa and the Sahel.
Jewelry plays a key role in Fulani identity, serving as adornment, wealth, and social status.

Traditionally made from solid silver or silver alloys, Fulani jewelry represents portable wealth among pastoralist families. The most iconic pieces are the large crescent-shaped “kwottenai kanye” earrings, often made from hammered gold. Despite their size, they are lightweight and worn during celebrations and ceremonies.

Fulani women take out their best jewelry for festive events and ceremonies.
Jewelry and adornment play an important role in the Fulani cultural identity.
They are symbols of wealth, social status, family heritage, beauty and prestige.