Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo

Description of Significance: Large prestige ornaments like this substantial anklet symbolized wealth, signifying that the owner was exempt from manual labor. Crafted from copper alloy, the anklet was puddle cast in the earth and then shaped into a cylindrical form. A mat made from plant fibers was used to shield the wearer’s leg and foot. These anklets were also acknowledged and utilized as a form of currency. Origin: Handcrafted for use in D.R. Congo Dimensions: Depth: 5" Width: 6.5" Height: 6"  Depth with Base: 5" Width with Base: 6" Height with Base: 7" Materials:  Copper alloy metal  Display: Custom Base: The piece includes the custom base included in the photos.  Please let us know if you are interested in a different display option. About Antique African Art: Hemingway Gallery regards antique African art as the best artistic expression of aesthetic beauty and storytelling throughout the known history of art. Aside from artistic taste, African art accrues value in differ