MBAMBA, Republic of Congo. Ekone" open ring in bronze with a beautiful green patina and incised motifs. This money ring was used for matrimonial compensation. Size: 23x15 cm. Provenance: Collection of Patrice CHRISTY, an acknowledged specialist in wildlife conservation, particularly in Africa. He has co-authored several works on biodiversity, and his work has made a major contribution to understanding and preserving bird species in Africa, particularly in Gabon and Sâo-Tomé et Principe. All his objects were collected in the 1970s.