Zemanek-Münster

Spiral arm and leg cuff "minkata"

D. R. Congo, Ngata
sold EUR 200

Description

copper alloy, arm cuff, d: 6,5 cm, B: 9,5 cm; leg cuff, d: 8 cm, b: 23 cm;
serving as dowry money and ornament. Only married women were allowed to wear them. They should protect their ankles from getting hurt.


Comparing literature

Ballarini, Roberto, The perfect form, Mailand 2009, p. 270

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