ITEM #:
4040
ETHNICITY:
Mbole
ORIGIN:
Democratic Republic of Congo
MEDIUM:
Metal.
DIMENSIONS:
9″ (22.8 cm).
CONDITION:
Good
NOTE:
No stand included with anklet.

PROVENANCE:
Private Estate Collection – Florida, USA.

CATALOGUE NOTE:
This Mbole anklet, and incredibly designed pieces like it, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions. They were modeled after anklets that were actually worn generations ago, but are no longer worn. Their age is unknown, but similar pieces have been found to be centuries old. They have been popular for decades with designers and any collector who appreciates beautiful form and function. They are now nearly impossible to find.