DESCRIPTION/EXPERTISE
The Moble, a tribe in southeastern Democratic of Congo made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions.Worn both by men and women the anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be part of a marriage contract.
The bracelets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot.
MEDIUM
SIZE
18,5cm high – 19cm wide – 13,5cm depth
PROVENANCE
PRICE
€ 650
Expertly mounted
All dimensions are without the mounting