Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Gold flecks drift across it like leaves on a pond.

This Mbole anklet currency, in copper, comes from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, and was made in the 20th century. Metal rings of this kind were commonly used as payment and kept as family wealth. The surface is a patchwork of olive green and pale yellow gold, with darker mottling where oxidation has settled. The broad crescent narrows to a tall, tapered slot, and the inner edge shows a tidy chamfer.

About 9 inches by 6. Wear it on a stand, or just on your imagination.