Mongo Ekonda Antique Bronze Anklet OLD African Currency

An Early Mongo Ekonda Konda Solid Bronze Anklet Cuff Bracelet
Antique Tribal Art - Old African Currency, Primitive Money - DRC Congo Zaire

Origin: Mongo Ekonda (Konda) peoples of the Democratic Republic of Congo Zaire region of Central Africa
Material: Bronze, traditional press mold casting, extremely heavy concentration of copper to the tin alloy
Period: 17th century conservatively, please see explanation below the photos
Dimensions: 3.5" height, 5" outermost diameter, 1.75" opening at back; weight is 6.40 pounds
Condition: Excellent. Held in private collection, the condition of this piece remains unchanged from the time of its original 1950's field acquisition. Exhibits exquisite signs of age and indigenous wear, appropriate indications of the earliest version of this form, burnished skin oil patina, mold marks and a rough interior from the initial pressing, minute surface imperfections created during the initial casting process. Deep chocolate patina with generous layers of verdigris, calcification, and soil from an extensive period of burial; scuffs and nicks present significant patination - an exceptional specimen !

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