Currency Bar, (Mkukhu)

19th - 20th century

Mongo/Konda/Ekota/Kutu

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Copper alloy

11 1/2 x 3/4 x 3/4 in. (29.2 x 1.9 x 1.9cm)

Partial gift of Tom Joyce and partial purchase with funds from John and Robyn Horn

2007.178

Photo by Tom Joyce

Not currently on view

Resources

Exhibition HistoryAsheville, North Carolina, Life Force at the Anvil, A Blacksmith's Art from Africa, May 22 - August 28, 1998

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