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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Our Gallery have a collection of authentic, original and traditional art from Africa. Authentic, museum quality African tribal art at wholesale prices. ... moreWe strive to provide deeper public appreciation for high quality African art and to make it accessible to all collectors.
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TEKE PRESTIGE COLLAR, DEM. REP. OF CONGO #2079 - For African Art Gallery
TEKE PRESTIGE COLLAR#2079 Tribe: Teke. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Brass/ Bronze. Size: 12.5" 31.75 cm) Diameter Item: 2079 Condition: Good. Note: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The brass collar necklaces such as this are the most original artworks from the Teke. These collars were cast in a hollowed-out tree trunk. And chiseled designs might be added. Called Onlua or mulua o kol, these collars are the main insignia of authority worn around the neck by the chiefs of land, Mfumu na Tzee and and the King. A picture taken in 1900 shows both the Teke Chef Bankua Onkoo and his wife wearing their Onlua.The most known Onlua are made of one piece with one opening. The size of the woven panels is determined by the natural length of the raffia fibre; the individual fibres are not artificially lengthened. Hence. ... morePanels usually measure between about 50 x 60 cm and a maximum of 100 x 100 cm. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2Bf7%60%3E-13f92e17b4a-0x106-
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CHIEFS FLY WHISK CONGO #2411 - For African Art Gallery
CHIEF'S FLY WHISK#2411 Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Horse hair, metal. Size: 21" 53.3 cm) Long Item: 2411 Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) Condition: Used. Very Good.see images) Used by chiefs and notables in the tribe. These prestige objects were used to swat away insects. This fly whisk was field collected on the Democratic Republic of Congo. by adding my eBay Store to your Favorites Check out my! Customer Service: 561-745-1905 Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. On Apr-06-12 at 12:15:27 PDT. Seller added the following information: Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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KUBA SHOOWA TEXTILE #2298 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2298 Tribe: Kuba. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Raffia Palm. Size: 23" 58.4 cm) x 22" 55.9 cm) Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Shoowa seldom sew their velvet pieces together to form clothes. Instead. They are regarded as objects of value in themselves and carefully stored away. They serve as a means of payment, as gifts, in settlement of tax liabilities and as dowries. And when their owners die, they are buried with them, together with other objects. The basic material used in weaving panels of Kuba fabric is the fibre of the raffia palm(raphia vinifera) Which grows throughout the region. The outer layer of the young, plumelike leaves is split(frayed) and the fibres drawn. They may need to be twisted together and beaten to provide the threads used in the textiles. Weaving ... moreis the exclusive preserve of men, who work sitting at sloping looms. The finer the fibre, the stronger and tighter the woven fabric will be. The size of the woven panels is determined by the natural length of the raffia fibre; the individual fibres are not artificially lengthened. Hence. Panels usually measure between about 50 x 60 cm and a maximum of 100 x 100 cm. The cloths are soaked. Kneaded and beaten to make them soft and supple. The basic reddish tone of the velvet is obtained by dyeing the untreated fabric using a powder made from red wood. Yellow ochre background colours are more common, however. The cloths are embroidered by women. The technique of cut-pile embroidery consists of passing threads between the warp and weft threads with a needle. Without any visible stitches or knots. The threads are then cut to leave a pile of about 2mm on either side, with the velvet fibres are secured in the middle only by the tightness of the underlying weave. The Shoowa are real masters of this technique, which demands a great deal of skill. An enormous amount of work is involved in making a raffia cut-pile panel. It is a process that can take between several months and more th
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EKONDA CURRENCY ANKLET #2198 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2198 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 9" 22.9 cm) Tall In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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EKONDA CURRENCY ANKELT #2202 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2202 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 10.25" 26.03 cm) Tall Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA SHOOWA CLOTH #2291 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2291 Tribe: Kuba. Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Raffia Palm. Size: 25.25" 64.1 cm) x 22.5" 52.1 cm) Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Shoowa seldom sew their velvet pieces together to form clothes. Instead. They are regarded as objects of value in themselves and carefully stored away. They serve as a means of payment, as gifts, in settlement of tax liabilities and as dowries. And when their owners die, they are buried with them, together with other objects. The basic material used in weaving panels of Kuba fabric is the fibre of the raffia palm(raphia vinifera) Which grows throughout the region. The outer layer of the young, plumelike leaves is split(frayed) and the fibres drawn. They may need to be twisted together and beaten to provide the threads used in the textiles. ... moreWeaving is the exclusive preserve of men, who work sitting at sloping looms. The finer the fibre, the stronger and tighter the woven fabric will be. The size of the woven panels is determined by the natural length of the raffia fibre; the individual fibres are not artificially lengthened. Hence. Panels usually measure between about 50 x 60 cm and a maximum of 100 x 100 cm. The cloths are soaked. Kneaded and beaten to make them soft and supple. The basic reddish tone of the velvet is obtained by dyeing the untreated fabric using a powder made from red wood. Yellow ochre background colours are more common, however. The cloths are embroidered by women. The technique of cut-pile embroidery consists of passing threads between the warp and weft threads with a needle. Without any visible stitches or knots. The threads are then cut to leave a pile of about 2mm on either side, with the velvet fibres are secured in the middle only by the tightness of the underlying weave. The Shoowa are real masters of this technique, which demands a great deal of skill. An enormous amount of work is involved in making a raffia cut-pile panel. It is a process that can take between several months and mo
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EKONDA ANKLET #2204 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2204 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 11.5" 29.2 cm) Tall Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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CHIEF'S FLY WHISK #2411 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2411 Chief's Fly Whisk Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal, Horse Hair. Size: 21" 53.3 cm) Long Condition: Used. Very good condition. Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection- Florida. USA. Used by chiefs and notables in the tribe. These prestige objects were used to swat away insects. This fly whisk was field collected on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Customer Service: 561-745-1905.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B0a7%3E-146f446ce84-0x107-
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MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET #1869 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1869 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10.5" 26.67 cm) Diameter The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #1908 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1908 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 6" 15.25 cm) Diameter The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 ec2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3Eec2-146f8b49996-0x10e-
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KUBA CLOTH #2497 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2497 Kuba Raffia Dance Cloth Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Raffia. Pigment. Size: 144" x 22" 365.8 cm x 55.9 cm) The weaving of these Kuba cloths were once again done by the men. But the stiff woven cloth with loose uneven edges was completed and prepared for decoration by the women. The Kuba cloth is hemmed and softened before it is sewn into a larger garment. For the dancing skirt, and is pounded in a large wooden mortar where it is sometimes treated with dye. Initial belief was that all decorating was done by women, however more recent research has shown that men were responsible for decorating the rectangular skirts they would wear, while the women were more centered on the cut-pile embroidered panels. Among the decorative techniques that the men and women used are certain types of ... moreembroidery, applique and reverse applique, patchwork, dyeing and tie dyeing. The dance skirts worn by women are up to nine yards in length, wound around the body several times and then folded down over a belt. The men's skirts are considerably longer, and have distinct borders often with a fringe of raffia bobbles. Applique, often outlined and emphasized by sewing around the design area with a darker thread, is one of the two most important decorative techniques that the Kuba people used on their ceremonial textiles. It is believed that these decorative techniques used by the Kuba started because of their need to cover holes caused by the rigorous pounding of the woven raffia in the mortar required ot achieve the desired level of softness. Right angled, rectangular or sometimes round patches are sewn over the holes caused by the softening process on undamaged sections of the raffia cloth to balance the overall visual effect. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA CLOTH #2496 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2496 Kuba Raffia Dance Cloth Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Raffia. Pigment. Size: 120" x 18" 304 cm x 45.7 cm) The weaving of these Kuba cloths were once again done by the men. But the stiff woven cloth with loose uneven edges was completed and prepared for decoration by the women. The Kuba cloth is hemmed and softened before it is sewn into a larger garment. For the dancing skirt, and is pounded in a large wooden mortar where it is sometimes treated with dye. Initial belief was that all decorating was done by women, however more recent research has shown that men were responsible for decorating the rectangular skirts they would wear, while the women were more centered on the cut-pile embroidered panels. Among the decorative techniques that the men and women used are certain types of embroidery, ... moreapplique and reverse applique, patchwork, dyeing and tie dyeing. The dance skirts worn by women are up to nine yards in length, wound around the body several times and then folded down over a belt. The men's skirts are considerably longer, and have distinct borders often with a fringe of raffia bobbles. Applique, often outlined and emphasized by sewing around the design area with a darker thread, is one of the two most important decorative techniques that the Kuba people used on their ceremonial textiles. It is believed that these decorative techniques used by the Kuba started because of their need to cover holes caused by the rigorous pounding of the woven raffia in the mortar required ot achieve the desired level of softness. Right angled, rectangular or sometimes round patches are sewn over the holes caused by the softening process on undamaged sections of the raffia cloth to balance the overall visual effect. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 336.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3E336-146f8bee11b-0x115-
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KUBA CLOTH #2498 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2498 Kuba Raffia Dance Cloth Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Raffia. Pigment. Size: 124" x 17" 315 cm x 43.2 cm) The weaving of these Kuba cloths were once again done by the men. But the stiff woven cloth with loose uneven edges was completed and prepared for decoration by the women. The Kuba cloth is hemmed and softened before it is sewn into a larger garment. For the dancing skirt, and is pounded in a large wooden mortar where it is sometimes treated with dye. Initial belief was that all decorating was done by women, however more recent research has shown that men were responsible for decorating the rectangular skirts they would wear, while the women were more centered on the cut-pile embroidered panels. Among the decorative techniques that the men and women used are certain types of embroidery, ... moreapplique and reverse applique, patchwork, dyeing and tie dyeing. The dance skirts worn by women are up to nine yards in length, wound around the body several times and then folded down over a belt. The men's skirts are considerably longer, and have distinct borders often with a fringe of raffia bobbles. Applique, often outlined and emphasized by sewing around the design area with a darker thread, is one of the two most important decorative techniques that the Kuba people used on their ceremonial textiles. It is believed that these decorative techniques used by the Kuba started because of their need to cover holes caused by the rigorous pounding of the woven raffia in the mortar required ot achieve the desired level of softness. Right angled, rectangular or sometimes round patches are sewn over the holes caused by the softening process on undamaged sections of the raffia cloth to balance the overall visual effect. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUSA 'BOLOKO' CURRENCY #1948 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1948 Kusu'Boloko' Currency Tribe: Kusu Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 15.5" 39.4 cm) tall 10.5" 26.7 cm) Wide at base. Condition: Good Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) These metal forms of the Kusu. Known as Boloko, were recognized and used as currency. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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Africa mask rare KUBA D.R.Congo - For African Art Gallery
KUBA mask Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo Material: Wood Size: 27.95" 71 cm) 2.21 pounds(1004 grams) Condition: Good. Some age wear Over twenty types of masks are used among the Kuba. With meanings and functions that vary from group to group. Kuba wooden helmet masks are probably the most commonly produced items. Popular with the collectors. These striking masks are wonderfully decorated with geometrical surface designs in dazzling contrasts of color, pattern, and texture. Hide, animal hair, fur, beads, cowrie shells, and feathers ornament the masks, and costumes of bark-cloth, raffia fiber fabric, and beaded elements complete the manifestation of nature spirits, intermediaries between the Supreme Being and the people. One widespread context for masking is initiation. Every several years a group of boys will be ... moreinducted into manhood through the initiation which transforms uncircumcised boys into initiated men who possess esoteric knowledge. Funerals are a second important context for masks throughout the Kuba area. Three types of masks have been associated with dances that take place within the royal compound: the first. Called Moshambwooy. Represents Woot, the founder of the Bushoong. The culture hero. The second. Known as Nady Amwaash( Ngaady A Mwash) Personifies the wife/sister of Woot, a character said to have been introduced to the pageantry to give greater importance to the role of women. The third mask is called Bwoom. As a character. Bwoom has been interpreted variously as a prince(the king’s younger brother) A commoner, a pygmy, even a subversive element at the royal court. There are many differences among regional stylistic interpretations of the Bwoom mask, but the form’s most pronounced features invariably are its bulging forehead and broad nose. The drama is often reenacted in performances at public ceremonies, initiations, and funerals even of untitled men. Though they are especially important at the funerals of titleholders. Bwoom is perhaps the oldest of the Ku
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SONGYE ADZE #2474 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2474 Songye Ceremonial Adze Tribe: Songye Country: Democratic Republic of Congo. Material: Wood. Metal. Size: 18.75" 47.6 cm) Tall x 14.5" 36.8 cm) Wide Condition: Good. Iron blade is rusted. Provenance: James E. Adkins Collection- Florida. USA. Weapons of this detail were status items. Rather than having any mayor utilitarian use. An axe or'adze' like this would have been used by a person of high status, possibly a chief during various ceremonies performed by the Songye. Customer Service: 561-745-1905;1?RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d72f%2B%3E%3B1%3F-1471ab80f7e-0x10f-
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KUBA KNIFE #2330 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2330 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 20" 50.8 cm) Tall. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the tribe ... morewould grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA KNIFE #2329 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2329 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 19.25" 48.9 cm) Tall. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the ... moretribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B2d71f%2B4g7%3E-147251f4cb3-0x104-
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POTO AFRICAN ART KNIFE #2325 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2325 Poto Knife Tribe: Poto Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal, Animal Hide. Size: 24.75" 62.9 cm) Tall. Condition: Break to one side of wooden handle. See Images. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm ... morecrops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the tribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #2061 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2061 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 8" 20.3 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #2063 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2063 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 7" 17.8 cm) Diameter Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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LARGE MBOLE ANKLET #2176 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2176 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10" 25.5 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET #2059 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2059 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 6" 12.25 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUSU BOLOKO CURRENCY #1985 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1985 Kusu'Boloko' Currency Tribe: Kusu Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 16.25" 41.28 cm) tall 11" 28 cm) Wide at base. Condition: Good Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) These metal forms of the Kusu. Known as Boloko, were recognized and used as currency. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 643.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E643-14745f809bc-0x10c-
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KUSU 'BOLOKO' CURRENCY #1984 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1984 Kusu'Boloko' Currency Tribe: Kusu Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 15.5" 39.37 cm) tall 11.5" 29.2 cm) Wide at base. Condition: Good Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) These metal forms of the Kusu. Known as Boloko, were recognized and used as currency. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #2313 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2313 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 9.75" 24.8 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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EKONDA CURRENCY ANKLET #2206 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2206 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 12" 30.5 cm) Tall Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA AFRICAN ART KNIFE #2331 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2331 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 16.25" 41.3 cm) Tall. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the ... moretribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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EKONDA CURRENCY ANKLET #2208 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2208 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 9.25" 23.5 cm) Tall Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 40g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2B%3E40g-1474caf537c-0x10a-
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KUSU BOLOKO CURRENY FORM #1983 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1983 Kusu'Boloko' Currency Tribe: Kusu Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 12.5" 31.75 cm) tall 10.75" 27.3 cm) Wide at base. Condition: Good Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Collection(Florida. USA) These metal forms of the Kusu. Known as Boloko, were recognized and used as currency. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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SONGYE TERRA COTTA POT #1687 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1687 Songye Terra Cotta Vase Tribe: Songye Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Terra cotta Size: 11.5" 29.2 cm) Condition: See images. Small chip in the rim of the pot. Songye pottery has a raised design. Though the pot is left rough. The Songye migrated from the Sheba area to the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo(ex. Zaire) on the banks of the Lualaba River, settling in the savannah and forested plateau. The Songye follow a patriarchal society and are economically sustained by farming. A central chief known as Yakitenge governs them, who because of his status as chief has some limitations posed on him, he cannot show grief, he can?t drink in public and can?t shake hands with men. Traditionally. The Songye relied on farming and hunting for subsistence. Fishing was not practiced unless it was during ... moretimes of dire need, as rivers were associated with the spirits of deceased chiefs whose burial ceremonies often took place in the rivers. The pottery and weaving made by the Songye women and metal work by the men were regularly traded with neighboring peoples. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #2004 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2004 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10" 25.4 cm) Diameter Provenance: Ex James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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SUPERB KUBA PALM WINE CUP #2383 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2383 Kuba Palm Wine Drinking Cup Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Size: 5.75" 14.6 cm) Tall Condition: Very Good. Among the most public forms of display by Kuba men was the use of decorated wooden cups for drinking palm wine. Palm wine( maan) is the principal beverage of choice in much of central Africa. It is still tapped twice a day(early in the morning and again in the late afternoon) from raffia palm trees that are specially cultivated for that purpose. The sweet but tart liquid is brought back to the community in large gourd containers and sold by the cup full. Decorated drinking cups were made in a range of styles. The outer surface of most drinking cups was covered with a single geometric pattern encircling the outer surface of the container. Some examples exhibit a curved decorated ... morehandle in the form of a stylized human being or a human head with an abbreviated body or arm ending in a large hand- a convention also seen on other Kuba sculpture including decorated drums. Some Kuba figurative cups were carved in the form of an entire human body with a large head. Short neck and an abbreviated torso, lower limbs and feet. On other examples, the body is entirely absent, at the large head is positioned above a circular flaring base, or the depiction of an over-sized foot or feet facilitates the cup standing alone. The facial decoration and distinctive hairstyle on the heads of the decorated cups are consistent with other Kuba carving conventions, such as those displayed on Kuba masks. A sharply delineated hairline across the forehead, with abrupt angle at he temples, emphasizes the head and characteristic hairstyle. Some Kuba cups were most likely created to reference their owners' particular occupation or interest. For example. A cup carved in the form of a miniature drum may have originally been commissioned by a musician, or a carved in the form of stacked clay pot, resembling the containers employed to collect palm wine during the tapper process, may ha
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MBOLE ANKLET #1909 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1909 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 6.5" 16.5 cm) Diameter The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKELT #1906 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1906 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 5.75" 14.6 cm) Diameter The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE ANKLET #1905 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 1905 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 5.75" 14.6 cm) Diameter The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA TUKULA BOX #2421 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2421 Kuba Tukula Box Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood Size: 10.125" 25.7 cm) Long Condition: Good. Shows signs of use. See images. Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Kuba used boxes such as these for storing tukula-a reddish powder made from the bark of a tree. It was used for body and hair coloring and used to ornament the face and chest during dances. As well as to anoint bodies for burial. Boxes as these were also used for rituals objects. Some are in the shape of a mask. Tukula is a red powder that is finely ground from parts of the Camwood tree. To the Kuba it is an immensely valuable substance. The Western equivalent of gold. Tukula is both auspicious and prophylactic. Its earthy or purplish red color is used abundantly in decoration, rubbed onto items such ... moreas cups, containers, figures, weapons, oracles etc. to honor and beautify them Tukula is also used to bless people like new born babies, pregnant women, new mothers, warriors, the diseased and the deceased etc. It s usually applied after having been mixed in a special wooden or clay dish with oil extracted from palm-kernels. Tukula will be preserved in special decorated wooden boxes like the one listed here, these boxes can take many shapes. When mixed with a binder, compressed, sun dried and smoked, tukula can be formed into solid objects, such as massive crowns worn by the queen Mother and young women during their first pregnancy, or into the famous bongotol that are unique to the Kuba. Bongotol consist of pure Tukula sculpted and dried into a shape, they are usually rectangular and decorated with geometric symbols. A few will be fashioned into miniature objects, such as gourds, spoons, pillows, houses, boats, etc. Rarely do they represent humans. Bongotol were used as ritual currency(not unlike gold bars) as grave goods and a prestige gifts. They were given to important people at weddings and funerals. The majority of them bear geometric patterns indicationg the family
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KUBA TUKULA BOX #2422 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2422 Kuba Tukula Box Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood Size: 11" 27.9 cm) Long Condition: Good. Shows signs of use. See images. Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Kuba used boxes such as these for storing tukula-a reddish powder made from the bark of a tree. It was used for body and hair coloring and used to ornament the face and chest during dances. As well as to anoint bodies for burial. Boxes as these were also used for rituals objects. Some are in the shape of a mask. Tukula is a red powder that is finely ground from parts of the Camwood tree. To the Kuba it is an immensely valuable substance. The Western equivalent of gold. Tukula is both auspicious and prophylactic. Its earthy or purplish red color is used abundantly in decoration, rubbed onto items such as ... morecups, containers, figures, weapons, oracles etc. to honor and beautify them Tukula is also used to bless people like new born babies, pregnant women, new mothers, warriors, the diseased and the deceased etc. It s usually applied after having been mixed in a special wooden or clay dish with oil extracted from palm-kernels. Tukula will be preserved in special decorated wooden boxes like the one listed here, these boxes can take many shapes. When mixed with a binder, compressed, sun dried and smoked, tukula can be formed into solid objects, such as massive crowns worn by the queen Mother and young women during their first pregnancy, or into the famous bongotol that are unique to the Kuba. Bongotol consist of pure Tukula sculpted and dried into a shape, they are usually rectangular and decorated with geometric symbols. A few will be fashioned into miniature objects, such as gourds, spoons, pillows, houses, boats, etc. Rarely do they represent humans. Bongotol were used as ritual currency(not unlike gold bars) as grave goods and a prestige gifts. They were given to important people at weddings and funerals. The majority of them bear geometric patterns indicationg the family tha
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SUPERB LUBA DRUM #2403 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2403 Luba Prestige Drum Tribe: Luba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Leather, Raffia Size: 14" 35.6 cm) Tall Condition: Good. King Kongolo founded the Luba Empire in 1585 during the Upemba depression. The Kingdom saw rapid expansion. Encompassing the upper left bank territories of the Lualaba River; this was achieved under the reign of Kalala Ilunga, King Kongolo?s successor and nephew. At the peak of the Luba Empire, there were about a million people paying tribute to its king. The empire was severely weakened towards the end of the 19th century due advancing Ovimbundu people from Angola as well as the raids from the East African Muslims slavers, and eventually the Belgian colonials took control, and the Luba Empire collapsed under their rule. Luba control and social cohesion was handled by the king. ... moreKnown as Mulopwe, with the assistance of a court of nobles, known as Bamfumus. The kings reigned over his subjects through clan kings known as Balopwe. The diverse populations of the Luba were kept linked together by the Bambudye, a secret society who kept the memory of the Luba Empire alive and taught throughout its territory. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 561-745-1905 You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype
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KUBA CLOTH #2501 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2501 Kuba Raffia Dance Cloth Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Raffia. Pigment. Size: 144" x 19" 365.8 cm x 48.3 cm) The weaving of these Kuba cloths were once again done by the men. But the stiff woven cloth with loose uneven edges was completed and prepared for decoration by the women. The Kuba cloth is hemmed and softened before it is sewn into a larger garment. For the dancing skirt, and is pounded in a large wooden mortar where it is sometimes treated with dye. Initial belief was that all decorating was done by women, however more recent research has shown that men were responsible for decorating the rectangular skirts they would wear, while the women were more centered on the cut-pile embroidered panels. Among the decorative techniques that the men and women used are certain types of ... moreembroidery, applique and reverse applique, patchwork, dyeing and tie dyeing. The dance skirts worn by women are up to nine yards in length, wound around the body several times and then folded down over a belt. The men's skirts are considerably longer, and have distinct borders often with a fringe of raffia bobbles. Applique, often outlined and emphasized by sewing around the design area with a darker thread, is one of the two most important decorative techniques that the Kuba people used on their ceremonial textiles. It is believed that these decorative techniques used by the Kuba started because of their need to cover holes caused by the rigorous pounding of the woven raffia in the mortar required ot achieve the desired level of softness. Right angled, rectangular or sometimes round patches are sewn over the holes caused by the softening process on undamaged sections of the raffia cloth to balance the overall visual effect. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA CLOTH #2499 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2499 Kuba Raffia Dance Cloth Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Raffia. Pigment. Size: 132" x 19.5" 335.3 cm x 49.5 cm) The weaving of these Kuba cloths were once again done by the men. But the stiff woven cloth with loose uneven edges was completed and prepared for decoration by the women. The Kuba cloth is hemmed and softened before it is sewn into a larger garment. For the dancing skirt, and is pounded in a large wooden mortar where it is sometimes treated with dye. Initial belief was that all decorating was done by women, however more recent research has shown that men were responsible for decorating the rectangular skirts they would wear, while the women were more centered on the cut-pile embroidered panels. Among the decorative techniques that the men and women used are certain types of ... moreembroidery, applique and reverse applique, patchwork, dyeing and tie dyeing. The dance skirts worn by women are up to nine yards in length, wound around the body several times and then folded down over a belt. The men's skirts are considerably longer, and have distinct borders often with a fringe of raffia bobbles. Applique, often outlined and emphasized by sewing around the design area with a darker thread, is one of the two most important decorative techniques that the Kuba people used on their ceremonial textiles. It is believed that these decorative techniques used by the Kuba started because of their need to cover holes caused by the rigorous pounding of the woven raffia in the mortar required ot achieve the desired level of softness. Right angled, rectangular or sometimes round patches are sewn over the holes caused by the softening process on undamaged sections of the raffia cloth to balance the overall visual effect. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA DAGGER #2327 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2327 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 17.25" 43.8 cm) Tall. Condition: Definite signs of wear. See Images. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, ... morepineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the tribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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KUBA AFRICAN ART KNIFE #2326 - Dem Rep of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2326 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 19.75" 50.2 cm) Tall. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the ... moretribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2Bf54%3E-147b36c25f8-0x10b-
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KUBA KNIFE #2324 - Democratic Republic of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2324 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Demoratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 22" 55.9 cm) Tall. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as corn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the tribe ... morewould grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bfg2%3E-147b36c2439-0x108-
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MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET #2309 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2309 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10.25" 26 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 561-745-1905 You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype
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MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET #2307 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2307 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10.5" 26.7 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 561-745-1905 You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype
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MBOLE ANKLET #2311 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2311 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10.25" 26 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot.
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MBOLE ANKLET #2226 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2226 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10" 25.4 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 561-745-1905 You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype
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KUBA AFRICAN ART WEAPON #2328 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2328 Kuba Knife Tribe: Kuba Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 18" 45.7 cm) Tall. Condition: Break to one side of wooden handle. See Images. Old Kuba knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Kuba tribe consists of about 250.000 people; they are located in Southeastern Congo. The Kuba tribe is actually a collection of smaller ethnic groups. The king of Kuba is always Bushoong, but each group has a representative at the Bushoong court. This is because the Kuba tribe believes the world was created by Bumba who decreed that Bushoong would always be the ruling class. The Kuba tribe consists of traders. Farmers, and fishers. Rivers define the region and provide them with the fish they consume. Women in the tribe would clear the fields and farm crops such as ... morecorn, bananas, pineapples, palms, and manioc. Men in the tribe would grow tobacco and hunt. Hunting brought prestige and reinforced the social cohesion between villages. A successful hunt was considered a gift from the gods. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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EKONDA AFRICAN ART ANKLET #2207 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For african Art Gallery
Item Number: 2207 Ekonda Currency Anklet Tribe: Mongo/ Ekonda Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Metal Size: 10.5" 26.7 cm) Tall Provenance: James E. Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) In the central part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Ekonda(who are a subgroup of the Mongo people) live. Anklets such as this one were worn by women of high status to display their wealth, however, they were also used as currency. The circulation of these Ekonda anklets was very limited and thus they were used only for transaction within ritual or matrimonial compensations or transactions. They were mostly used as reservoirs of wealth. The Ekonda anklet is a very heavy cast brass or copper/zinc legband or anklet. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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MBOLE CURRENCY ANKLET #2310 - Dem. Rep. Of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2310 Mbole Currency Anklet Tribe: Mbole Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Copper Size: 10.75" 27.3 cm) Diameter Provenance: James E Adkins Estate Collection(Florida. USA) The Mbole. Are a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo(formerly Zaire) and made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions. Worn by both men and women these large rounded anklets were offered by the husband to his wife to be a part of the marriage contract. These anklets were forged and hammered from a single copper ingot. Customer Service: 561-745-1905 561-745-1905 You'll need Skype Credit Free via Skype
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POTO TRIBAL KNIFE #2332 - Dem. Rep. of Congo - For African Art Gallery
Item Number: 2332 Poto Knife Tribe: Poto Country: Democratic Republic of Congo Material: Wood. Metal Size: 23" 58.4 cm) Tall. Old Poto knife or dagger made from forged steel in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Customer Service: 561-745-1905
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