Collection: William McCarthy and Martin Barbeau Collection / Contributing Institution: Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston / Media Type: Objects / Subject (Geographic): Africa, Sub-Saharan and Africa - Lowcountry Digital Library Catalog Search Search Results

Start Over Collection William McCarthy and Martin Barbeau Collection ✖ Contributing Institution Avery Research Center at the College of Charleston ✖ Media Type Objects ✖ Subject (Geographic) Africa, Sub-Saharan ✖ Subject (Geographic) Africa ✖

1. Currency (Metal Bracelet)

Currency (Metal Bracelet)

Date:: 1950
Description:: Bracelet with stamped geometric decoration, used as currency. Origin Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

2. Currency (Anklet)

Currency (Anklet)

Date:: 1890
Description:: Currency in the form of an anklet in high relief. Created with puddle mold method of casting. Origin Ekonda people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

3. Currency

Date:: 1890
Description:: Currency in the form of a heavy hemispherical bangle with beveled edges. Created with puddle mold method of casting. Origin Bambole, Bayele, and Balengo people of the Mbole region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).

4. Currency

Date:: 1890
Description:: Currency in the form of a cross. Created with puddle mold method of casting. Origin Katanga, Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire).