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Masks & Symbols from Southern & Central Africa

Congolese Currency Bracelet (Mbole/Mongo) - Solid Bronze/Copper -

This type of C-shaped copper cuff bracelet is known by the names Mombongo or Konga. It was used by several ethnic groups in the Congo Basin, including the Mongo, Ekonda, and Ngombe. In the local languages, the word Mombongo means "money".

9 cm wide, 5 cm high, 606 grams.

Condition: Authentic condition with signs of aging. The visible crack is stable/solid and does not affect the structural integrity of the object (see photos for details).

Congolese Valuta Armband (Mbole/Mongo) - Massief Brons/Koper -

Dit type C-vormige koperen manchetarmband staat bekend onder de namen Mombongo of Konga. Het werd gebruikt door verschillende etnische groepen in het Congobekken, waaronder de Mongo, Ekonda en Ngombe. In de lokale talen betekent het woord Mombongo "geld".

9 cm breed, 5 cm hoog, 606 gram.

Conditie: Authentieke staat met ouderdomssporen. De zichtbare barst is stabiel/stevig en beïnvloedt de structurele integriteit van het object niet (zie foto's voor details).


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Anklet - Congo - Tribal currency  (No reserve price)

Fair condition - used with visible signs of wear

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Congolese Valuta bracelet (Mbole/Mongo) cast in solid bronze, originating from Congo and associated with Mongo, Ekonda and Ngombe cultures, measuring about 9 cm wide by 5 cm high and weighing 6 g, in fair condition with visible signs of wear.

Anklet - Congo - Tribal currency (No reserve price)

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Congolese Valuta bracelet (Mbole/Mongo) cast in solid bronze, originating from Congo and associated with Mongo, Ekonda and Ngombe cultures, measuring about 9 cm wide by 5 cm high and weighing 6 g, in fair condition with visible signs of wear.

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