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Mbole copper anklet 07.05.725

These currencies were made out of a rectangular copper plate, hammered until it becomes a ring. The ring is sealed by additional hammering and reheating. They are the work of great forge masters. (Bellarini2009).Different size and forms have each specific local names. The smallest (ø 15-16 cm) being the Diako; the medium one was called Ambi, 20-22 cm, the large ones Ebuke, >24 cm and the largest ones (ø 30 cm) are known as Batakataka. For Jonga and Hamba tribes these anklets served in marriage transactions. Possessing them gave access to various ranks of the Okum Okunda society. Condition: fine nice patina some reference painted on one side.

  • Ref.:07.05.725
  • Size:Diameter: 240 mm; width: 140 mm
  • Weight:1, 410 kg

Category

  • Congo & Gabon 07.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CONGO KINSHASA
  • Jonga (Onga)Tetela

Material

  • MetalCopper & copper aloy

Quality

  • High aesthetic valueExcellent overall conditionCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)

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