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Antique Mbole Dowery Currency
Antique Mbole Dowery Currency

Antique Mbole Dowery Currency

$ 298.32

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: New
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    An excellent antique copper anklet or dowry currency from the Mbole or the Democratic Republic of Congo estimated at late 1800s. The Mbole are a very small ethnic group from Southeastern DRC. They make copper anklet bracelets used for currency or major transactions. Formally used in the exchange of a bride as part of her dowry currency and represented their status. Usually forged onto the women's legs or ankles and worn for a lifetime. Now, strictly used as currency. This extraordinary piece is hand-hammered.
    10x6x19.5" on stand