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Copper anklets, Mbole, D. R. Congo

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Group of Six M'bole D.R. Congo "Anklet" Currency Forms: copper, 20th century, hollow shell form. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 9 in. diameter (each approximately) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living,
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Group of Six M'bole D.R. Congo "Anklet" Currency Forms: copper, 20th century, hollow shell form. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 9 in. diameter (each approximately) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living,
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Vintage African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet: Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3 lbs. approx. 5" W. 7.25" x 7.25" dia.
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Vintage African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet: Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3.5 lbs. approx. 4.75" W approx. 6.75"
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Vintage African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet: Hand hammered copper with good aged patina (small age crack to inside rim edge to both sides). These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/
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Large Copper Mbole Anklet Currency, Democratic Republic of Congo on Stand: Large copper anklet currency, Mbole people, Democratic Republic of Congo circa 19th-early 20th century. Hammered hollow form with walls measuring approximately 1/8" in thickness. Presented on custom b
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African, Mbole People, DR Congo, Currency Cuff: Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York
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Mbole, D.R. Congo turned metal currency: Mbole, D.R. Congo turned metal currency anklet, 1.5"hx 3.25"dia.
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Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo: Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo. Made from a copper alloy, this anklet currency would have been traded during major economic transactions. H:10" x W:5" x D:5" Please note that this lot has a confid
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African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C.: African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. Including: An East African iron livestock bell, a Katanga copper currency cross (Congo) and a fabulous, hand wrought Mbole copper anklet/currency also from C
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African Copper Alloy Currency Bracelet Assortment: African Copper Alloy Currency Bracelet Assortment (4) items including a plain Mbole anklet, Congo; (2) filigree bracelets, Benin; and a longer cuff having a relief depiction of a man on horseback; eac
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Mbole Copper Anklet: A fine old hand hammered Copper anklet traditionally worn by dancers then evolved into currency forms. Mbole peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Anklet measures 9.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep.
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A Mbole Copper Anklet / Currency: Fussreif / Zahlungsmittel Mbole, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer. Ø 25 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedensten F
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A Mbole Copper Anklet / Currency: Fussreif / Zahlungsmittel Mbole, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer. Ø 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Mbole CHF 50 / 100 EUR 43 / 86
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Mbole Currency On Custom Lucite Stands: 2 Bridal Dowry Anklets/Currency Piceces Resting Atop Curved Lucite Holders. Mostly Hand-beaten; Copper Content Unknown. Likely Mbole, Congo. See Photos For Condition. Tallest Is 20.5 x 6.5. Code H3.
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DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies: DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies, 20th c., Central Africa, incl. a Mbole Peoples currency cuff, and a Katanga Peoples cross ingot, each loosely mounted on display stand, 9"h x 9.25"w x 4.75
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Copper anklets, Mbole, D. R. Congo
Copper anklets, Mbole, D. R. Congo
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(lot of 2) Copper anklets, Mbole, D. R. Congo, bulbous disc form, the larger 7''h x 10''d
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Copper anklets, Mbole, D. R. Congo

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