About the lot N° 417
Title : Knutshu/Jonga Iron Double Gong With Stand
Notes : African Egbo, Congo Jonga/Mbole currency legband, and double-gong stand: Acquired at Affrica Gallery, Washington, DC, 2001-2004 Congo Jonga/Mbole currency legband: Acquired at Affrica, Washington, DC, 2001 See comparable examples in Roberto Ballarini, Armi Bianche dell''Africa nera/Black Africa''s Traditional Arms, Milan, 1992, p. 115 (currency legband) and p. 113 (double gong). These anklets were worn by men and women of the Mbole. Another example is illustrated on the cover of The Artistry of African Currency, National Museum of African Art, 2000, the collection of John Henry Mali spindle whorl beads: Acquired in Mali in 2006 NOTE: Spindle whorls are used to help spin thread. Sloans & Kenyon, auctioneer, Chevy Chase, US
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Sale title : September Estate Catalogue Auction
Sale date : 22 Sep 2019
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