Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Product ID: A1400-151
$1,495.00
About this piece
Pale green, like old copper roofs in a northern town.
Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, made this anklet currency in copper in the 20th century. Rings like this were commonly exchanged as payment and could also be worn. This example is almost entirely sheathed in a soft mint patina, crusty and pitted in places, with reddish copper showing at the lower edge. The slot is wide with square cut ends.
About 8 inches by 5. Cool in color, hefty in the hand, and entirely unfussy.
