19TH CENTURY ANKLET OR LEG ADORNMENT. EKONDE/MONGO CULTURE, DRC

19th Century Bronze Alloy Leg Adornment (Konga). Mongo or Ekonde Culture, DRC

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Married women of the Mongo and Ekonde cultures wore a heavy cast bronze adornment like this called 'Konga'. This piece was sand cast, and has a lovely form with typical raised ridges.

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Ex Private Collection, France

Estimated Period: 19th Century

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Length: 13cm

Diameter: 10.5cm

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