BABUNDA CURRENCY, DRC

 

 

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 1, 37", $200, SOLD

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 2, 40", $200

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 3, 34.5", $200

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 4, 36.5", $200

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 5, 37", $200


BABUNDA Raffia Currency 6, 36.5", $200, SOLD

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 7, 32", $200, SOLD

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 8, 35.5", $200

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 9, 40", $200

BABUNDA Raffia Currency 10, 36", $200

Photographs © Tim Hamill

These photos are all a little "warmer" (that is, more orange) than the actual pieces which range from a light oatmeal color to reddish brown.

This unusual currency from the Idiofa region of The Democratic Republic of Congo is woven from raffia and then rolled into bundles with braided ends. Although very similar, there are subtle differences in the thickness of the rolls and the length and symmetry of the braids.

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