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This is the rating and price for Ekonda Anklet Currency Brass Heavy Congo Africa, 20th Century



Description : Additional Information: A very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc , legband or anklet from the Mongo people, subgroup Ekonda, who live in the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo . Such anklets were worn by women of high status to display their wealth. They were also used as currency. But their circulation was very limited. They were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. For Similar example See the catalogue Out of Africa The Dayton Art Institute, 2001 See also the booklet THE ARTISTRY OF AFRICAN CURRENCY , fig. 10, Roberto Ballarini,Black Africa's Traditional Arms, 1992, p. 116, fig. 74
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Estimate (low-high) : 500 USD-650 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 100617
Title : Ekonda Anklet Currency Brass Heavy Congo Africa, Period : 20th Century
Medium : Copper / Brass
Size : 8 inches long x 5.25 inches wide
Condition report : fair chips, tarnishing, scrapes. crack on one side
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Vintage African Masks and Currencies
Sale date : 30 Jan 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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