Artemis Gallery
19th C. Jonga & Mongo Copper Onganda (King Manilla)
Product Description
Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Jonga/Mongo peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fantastic example of an onganda, also known as a King Manilla, not to be confused with one of the manilla currencies brought by Europeans to western Africa. This massive piece of cast and hammered copper has a curved form, with four flat facets, and slightly bulging, square ends. Ongandas serve as currency, but they are also a display of royal wealth - they were given as bride-prices and used in the royal, pre-funeral "dying ceremony".
Condition: Rich patina on surface. Form is nicely preserved, with wear commensurate with age. There are some natural flaws in the cast which are visible on the piece.
Product Details
- Materials
Copper
- OriginCongo
— Provenance: Private Glendale, Arizona, USA Collection, Collected From 1970 To 2000
— Includes Custom Stand & Certificate Of Authenticity
— Dimensions: 10.8" W x 6.55" H (8.75"H On Stand)
— Weight: 5 lb
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14
Shipping Information
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Shipping AvailabilityCanada, United States
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Shipping PolicyStandard Ground Shipping
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Ship In3-4 weeks ⓘ
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Return PolicyFinal sale, not eligible for return or cancellation
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