Custom African Currency Scone - Wick Design
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Custom African Currency Scone

$2,600
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Brought to us by SF Designer WIll Wick of Battersea. Truly a work of art, this wall sconce is made of a glass tube and antique copper anklet or dowry currency or Mboule from the Democratic Republic of Congo estimated in the late 1800s. T. They make copper anklet bracelets used for currency or major transactions. Formally used in the exchange of a bride as part of her dowry currency and represented their status. This extraordinary piece is hand-hammered.

Dimensions

15ʺW × 9ʺD × 9ʺL

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Phone

415.553.8500

Email

shop@willwick.com

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