{"product_id":"authentic-konga-bronze-currency-piece-trade","title":"Authentic Konga Bronze Currency Piece (Trade)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Konga currency is a robust example of Central African prestige currency, hand-cast by the Ekonda people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This 8-inch Konga anklet is distinguished by its flared, chalice-like silhouette and exceptionally heavy copper-alloy construction. Historically, these pieces were far more than adornments; they were a concentrated form of portable wealth, used as Bride Wealth or in the settlement of significant tribal disputes. The piece features a deep, three-tiered ridge design, hand-shaped using the traditional \"puddle-mold\" method. Its significance is visible in the weathered, multi-tonal patina—a rich blend of oxidized charcoal, earthy browns, and pockets of natural verdigris that have developed over a century of age. With its wide 7-inch diameter and sturdy architectural lines, it serves as a powerful sculptural artifact for Organic Modern, Global Primitive, or Higher-End Boho interiors. It is a vital addition for collectors who value the intersection of ancient economic history and brutalist form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Era: Mid to Late\u003cspan\u003e 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Size: 7\u003cspan\u003e\" W x 8\" 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 Flared \"Chalice\" profile; tiered ribbed geometry; heavy 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 seams, natural mineral oxidation, and a beautifully \"earned\" surface patina.\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":49810400411885,"sku":"IMG_2190","price":1335.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/5256\/files\/IMG_2190_3b397722-5be6-4aa7-a8a0-146ddebb3217.jpg?v=1776809575","url":"https:\/\/de-cor.com\/products\/authentic-konga-bronze-currency-piece-trade","provider":"DE-COR | Globally Inspired","version":"1.0","type":"link"}