Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo

Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo. Made from a copper alloy, this anklet currency would have been traded during major economic transactions. H:10" x W:5" x D:5" Please note that this lot has a confid

copper, 20th century, hollow shell form. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 9 in. diameter (each approximately) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living,

copper, 20th century, hollow shell form. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 9 in. diameter (each approximately) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living,

Mbole, D.R. Congo turned metal currency anklet, 1.5"hx 3.25"dia.

Title: Anklet / Currency - Bronze - Mongo - Ekonda - Congo DRC Additional Information: These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo. They were status symbols and were also us

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3 lbs. approx. 5" W. 7.25" x 7.25" dia.

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3.5 lbs. approx. 4.75" W approx. 6.75"

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina (small age crack to inside rim edge to both sides). These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/

Extremely heavy Ekonda (Democratic Republic of Congo) brass currency anklet. 7.25”. Weighs 11 pounds 9 ounces. 19/20th century.

Beinschmuck, vormünzliches Zahlungsmittel, "konga" Mongo, Ekonda, Nkutu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 23 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948

Large cast copper alloy currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 8" x 5" x 4". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies, DR Congo, forged iron, each approx. 20"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art Histo

(3) Massive copper alloy currencies, DR Congo, each arch-form bar with channeled sides and engraved geometric decoration, 7"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Kusu Peoples, (6) Boloko currencies, DR Congo, copper alloy, U-form with flat disc ends, 16.5"h (tallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of

Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies, DR Congo, hand forged iron, each approx. 17"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited, DR Congo, hand forged iron, of spearhead form, each on custom stand, approx. 15"h (largest), 10" (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Profess

Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

3 African Metal Currency Anklets, Congo. Sizes: 1) 2.5'' x 4.5'' x 4.5'' (6 x 11 x 11 cm); 2) 3.25'' x 4'' x 4'' (8 x 10 x 10 cm); 3) 3'' x 4'' x 4'' (8 x 10 x 10 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Colle

(2) Monumental African currency blades & spear, DR Congo, poss. Topoke and Liganda iron currency, 66"l and 58"l, with one iron spear head with wooden shaft, 22"l (blade), 72"l (overall) Provenance: Es

Katanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figure, DR Congo, copper alloy, (2) X-shaped cast ingot Katanga Crosses, together with a large wrapped forged iron human-shaped currency, 19"h (largest), 9"h

Three Massive African Mbole Metal Anklets Used as Currency. Congo. See "Earth and Ore," fig. 572 for very similar example. Sizes: 1) 6'' x 10.5'' x 10.5'' (15 x 27 x 27 cm); 2) 5.5'' x 9.5'' x 9.5'' (

Trombash (weapon currency) Mangbetu peoples D.R.Congo Late 19th century. This somewhat threatening blade form was never actually used as a weapon at all, but was instead a form of currency and a symbo

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele / Kuba or Bunda people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of cloth bundles hand-woven from raffia palm fronds fo

Large copper anklet currency, Mbole people, Democratic Republic of Congo circa 19th-early 20th century. Hammered hollow form with walls measuring approximately 1/8" in thickness. Presented on custom b