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Mbole Bracelet Currency - Democratic Republic of Congo

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Mbole Bracelet Currency - Democratic Republic of Congo

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Mbole Ingot Currency Bracelet

Tribe: Mbole
Country: Democratic Republic of Congo
Material: Copper alloy
Size: 5" x 2"

The Mbole metal smiths used the "puddle cast" method when producing these ingot currency bracelets. They made a depression in the sand using another cast ingot, or they used a carved template, creating the mold, and proceeded to pour the melted metal into it. Once the copper had filled the mold and cooled slightly, they then proceeded to hammer the ingot into the semi-circular shape. These Mbole copper ingots were widely traded and reflected wealth.

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