Old ankle brace. - Konga - Mongo/Nkundo - DR Congo

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Description from the seller

This bronze anklet named konga, worn by high-ranking women, was also used as a medium of exchange. They were cast in flat wooden molds, carved with characteristic decorative elements - crests and grooves. The bronze plate was then rounded on a cylindrical wooden form and fitted to the recipient's anklet.

The patina and wear of this specimen indicate great antiquity.

Height 14 cm X diameter 11 cm X depth 13 cm. Weight 1.718 kg


Shipment by registered Colissimo.

This bronze anklet named konga, worn by high-ranking women, was also used as a medium of exchange. They were cast in flat wooden molds, carved with characteristic decorative elements - crests and grooves. The bronze plate was then rounded on a cylindrical wooden form and fitted to the recipient's anklet.

The patina and wear of this specimen indicate great antiquity.

Height 14 cm X diameter 11 cm X depth 13 cm. Weight 1.718 kg


Shipment by registered Colissimo.

Details

Indigenous object name
Konga
Ethnic group/ culture
Mongo/Nkundo
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Period
Early 19th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Fair condition
Title of artwork
Old ankle brace.
Height
14 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
13 cm
Weight
1.72 kg
Provenance
Private collection
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