Mbole Copper Anklet Currency

Copper that still remembers the forge.

This copper anklet currency was made in the 20th century by the Mbole of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Heavy rings of this kind were commonly kept as wealth and were used in exchange. The surface here is a glowing orange brown with a soft, worn bloom, and a ring of warmer tone circles the inner edge. The form is a broad crescent that closes toward a slot with squared lips.

About 9 inches by 6. The warmest object on the table, even in November.