Lot 0140

Armlet / Currency - Bronze Manilla - Mongo - Congo DRC

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Armlet / Currency - Bronze Manilla - Mongo - Congo DRC

Item Details

Description

Currency bars such as this were highly prized in Western Africa from 1600-1900. The style and make of this kind of bar was indigenous to most western African tribes, and was utilized not only as jewelry, but basically as portable wealth or currency!

Object

Armlet / Currency

Ethnic group:

Mongo

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Bronze

Period:

First half 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

14x6x10 cm

Weight:

1000 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $70.00

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