Description: IRON BELL ANKLET…..CURRENCY OF THE SLAVE TRADE IN AMERICA SPOTTED DOG DESIGN OBJECT NUPE BRACELET ORIGIN Welle Tribe, Middle Congo, ca. 1880 WEIGHT 3.9 OZ DIMENSIONS 6” X 6” VIDEO youtu.be/LTph47mSzuk IRON BELL ANKLET Large circular piece with two (larger) or three (smaller) hollow enlargements containing an iron ball clapper, circular iron rings dangle between enlargements. Produces a lively clatter when shaken. Dillingham attributes it to the Welle Tribe, Middle Congo, ca. 1880. Blandin to the Kafo people of Burkina Faso for the "Going of the Masks" ceremony. As with any functional object, one must question the extent to which it served as a monetary item. Scott Seamans: African Bracelet Money
Price: 39.63 USD
Location: Dallas, Texas
End Time: 2024-12-27T04:48:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Provenance: Ownership History Available
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1600
Country/Region of Manufacture: Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Culture: African
