Intricately made in seven pieces with two shaped frames which enclose the ankle and lock with the tension from connection to the master chain.
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Another remarkable example of the blacksmith's art. The iron body with rounded base for rotation of the key and sliding securing link. Opposite side decorated with a forged iron heart! Condition matching the above.
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Construction matching the above examples with pass through locking link for connecting to the master chain. Excavated with stable crusty surface rusting. Undoubtedly found by the missionaries in their wandering.
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Broad rolled edge cuff with pivoted drum lock. Used to secure the captive's leg to the master chain with the use of a connecting link. Condition matching the others above.
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2 1/4” inside width, intricately cast in geometric forms based on the gold weights for which the Ashanti are famous. Excellent with storage age patina. Collected by Sir Cecil Armitage, first governor of Gambia, before 1920.
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Zulu War period, pre 1879. 28 1/2” length.
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Dating to the Zulu War period and before, acquired by a visitor or British colonial in 1926 with silver escutcheon attached and engraved TUCELA S. A. 1926.
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Second half of the 19th century. Large, 4 3/8” height, bronze in the Ashanti tradition with good tone.
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A masterwork of the blacksmith’s art. Made of eleven separate elements...
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Extremely rare relic of slavery. Used to beat the palms of the hands which are particularly sensitive.
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Single leg iron as was used with a connecting link to form the “train” of slaves when they were shackled in large groups, when they were captured, transported on slave ships or sold.
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18th century. Each forged with a large eye terminal.
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Made for the slave caravans in Africa in the 19th century.
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Made for the slave caravans in Africa in the 19th century.
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Made for the slave caravans in Africa in the 19th century.
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Made for the slave caravans in Africa in the 19th century.
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Made for the slave caravans in Africa in the 19th century.
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Used in tribal warfare which was waged for the purpose of capturing slaves.
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By the end of the 18th century, colonization in North and South America as well as the Caribbean had created an almost unquenchable demand for slaves.
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By the end of the 18th century, colonization in North and South America as well as the Caribbean had created an almost unquenchable demand for slaves.
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By the end of the 18th century, colonization in North and South America as well as the Caribbean had created an almost unquenchable demand for slaves.
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Early 19th century. See Stone Fig.739 #9.
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Early 19th century. See Stone Fig.739 #9.
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Second half of the 19th century. Iconic form, as used for the royal throne as well as by local leaders and men of power.
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See Transatlantic Slavery, fig.42. Brass pans, 2” diameter with incised central circle and brass balance beam with remnants of chain connectors for the plant fiber strings, now perished.
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See Transatlantic Slavery, fig.43. C.1800-50. 5” length.
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