Bracelet Item Number: 3677/5 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Heavy metal, thick round cuff-style bracelet (manilla) with engraved designs covering the outer surface. The bracelet is horseshoe-shaped, with large squared-off ends.

Narrative

Marcel Ollivier was the French Consul General posted to Freetown, Sierra Leone, c. 1960s-1970, during which time he purchased this collection of objects (2853/1-9). He later finished his diplomatic service in Vancouver as French Consul General from 1982-1986, after which he retired to England. The objects were donated to MOA by his daughter-in-law.