The African Goldweights, bezel set in these bracelets, were used to weigh out gold dust. They come from the Baule People of the Ivory Coast, Africa. Each one is different and unique. There is a comfortable weight on ones wrist. The bracelets have either a T-bar kind of clasp (such as is shown here below), or a large spring ring clasp. These bracelets are made by Amy Kahn Russell.
For an extremely informative article on on African Goldweights, go to http://www.muhlenberg.edu/cultural/gallery/african/goldwts.html
To see other jewelry by Amy Kahn Russell, go to Amy Kahn Russell.
AKR73A: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 3/8 inches long, with toggle clasp: $405.00
AKR14M: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 3/16 inches long, with toggle clasp: $372.00
AKR15B: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 3/8 inches long, with toggle clasp: $416.00
AKR9A: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 3/16 inches long, with toggle clasp: $416.00
AKR36A: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 1/4 inches long, with toggle clasp: $405.00
AKR3A: African Goldweights, Sterling Silver, 7 3/8 inches long, with toggle clasp: $416.00