Bronze Bracelet ???????

Bought it from a neighbor who sold almost of her belongings and moved in the 1960s.

I have been trying to figure what this was for years! Mideastern? African? A friend even thought it might be a nose ring for an Ox....

Hope someone can help.

thanks,

Athena

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