{"product_id":"19th-century-african-bronze-currency-anklet-trade","title":"19th Century African Bronze Currency Anklet (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Bronze currency is a powerful testament to the metallurgical mastery of the Ekonda people of Central Africa. This 7.5-inch Konga anklet is a prime example of the heavy copper-alloy currency that once served as the \"gold standard\" of the Congo River Basin. Hand-cast using ancient sand-mold techniques, the piece features a series of precise, tiered ridges that transition into a slightly tapered silhouette, creating a sense of compressed architectural strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe significance of this piece lies in its extraordinary patina. The surface is a landscape of dark-oxidized bronze, punctuated by natural verdigris and mineral blooms that have accumulated over a century of age. These markings are the fingerprints of history, confirming its use as a prestige status symbol and high-value trade asset. Its medium scale and dense, brutalist form make it a versatile sculptural anchor for Japandi, Modern Spanish, or Wabi-Sabi interiors. It carries a silent, grounded gravity that instantly elevates a curated collection of global artifacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Late\u003cspan\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 6.5\u003cspan\u003e\" W x 7.5\" H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Material: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eHeavy Copper Alloy (Bronze\/Brass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Color: Aged Bronze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Features:\u003cspan\u003e Three-tier architectural ridges; compact \"Sentinel\" profile; deep archaeological patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Origin: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDemocratic Republic of the Congo (Ekonda People)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Condition: Original Antique Condition. Displays authentic casting fissures, natural mineral deposits, and surface wear consistent with its 150-year history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e**Please bear in mind that colors of products shown may vary slightly from their original color due to monitor display settings or photography studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49810409455853,"sku":"IMG_2202","price":1285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_2202_92f9aa66-b604-46ed-aa35-02025e269b63.jpg?v=1776810217","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/19th-century-african-bronze-currency-anklet-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}