A tall old Congo anklet, the ends closed
at the back, heavy copper content.
The copper mines of the Congo have
produced rich, fine copper for more than
a thousand years, long before the murderous plundering of King Leopold II of Belgium.
An anklet heavy in native copper, an indication
of wealth, worn by women of high status.
The metal worker and blacksmith of Africa was both revered and feared. It is no coincidence
that this object would have also functioned
as a valuable reservoir of wealth, currency
for ritual or matrimonial compensations,
and other important transactions.
An unusually tall example from the Mongo
people. It would have transformed the gait of its owner
to a slow and deliberate pace.
Anklets found in other areas of the Congo
and Africa may measure half of this height.
Height: 23 cm / 9 in
Width: 14 cm / 5.5 in
3.80 Kg / 8.40 lbs
A tall old Congo anklet, the ends closed
at the back, heavy copper content.
The copper mines of the Congo have
produced rich, fine copper for more than
a thousand years, long before the murderous plundering of King Leopold II of Belgium.
An anklet heavy in native copper, an indication
of wealth, worn by women of high status.
The metal worker and blacksmith of Africa was both revered and feared. It is no coincidence
that this object would have also functioned
as a valuable reservoir of wealth, currency
for ritual or matrimonial compensations,
and other important transactions.
An unusually tall example from the Mongo
people. It would have transformed the gait of its owner
to a slow and deliberate pace.
Anklets found in other areas of the Congo
and Africa may measure half of this height.
Height: 23 cm / 9 in
Width: 14 cm / 5.5 in
3.80 Kg / 8.40 lbs
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