Brass collar

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Collar, pre 1908
Africa, Zaire (Congo)
Brass

Loaned by H Wallbaum, 1911
Museum number 1983-177

In many African societies, metal bracelets, anklets, collars and earrings were worn as jewellery and could also serve as currency. As currency they were not used for everyday transactions but rather as a form of wealth that was easy to store and transport.