EKONDA CURRENCY 2, DRC

 EKONDA 15
8.5" long
$400 

 EKONDA 19
6.75" long
$400

Photographs © Tim Hamill

EKONDA,"Anklet" Currency, DRC

Copper alloy forms like these were poured into a mold, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They would be worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. They were recognized and used as currency.

We cannot be sure these were not made to be sold.

The bases are not included. 

 

The Ekondas below has been sold. They are left here for educational and reference purposes.

EKONDA
Currency 1
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 2
SOLD

 

EKONDA
Currency 3
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 5
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 6
SOLD

 

EKONDA
Currency 7
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 8
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 9
SOLD

 

EKONDA
Currency 11
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 12
SOLD

EKONDA
Currency 13
SOLD

 

EKONDA
Currency 14
SOLD

EKONDA, 18
SOLD

EKONDA 21
SOLD

 

 EKONDA 10
SOLD

EKONDA 16
9.5"l.,
SOLD

 EKONDA, 17
8.5" long
SOLD

EKONDA, 20
8.75" long
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

EKONDA,"Anklet" Currency, DRC

Copper alloy forms like these were poured into a mold, then wrapped around a log to form a cylinder. They would be worn with vegetable fiber protecting the leg. They were recognized and used as currency.

The bases may be purchased for $60 each.

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