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MBONGO NKÓTO – KAMA T-shirt
MBONGO NKÓTO – KAMA T-shirt
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MBONGO
Our history as told by money.
MBONGO NKÓTO
The thousand-franc banknote — 1,000 Francs
You saw it in your mother's hands at the market. You counted it aloud on the way back from the shop. The thousand-franc note is the first monetary memory for an entire generation of Central Africa.
The Design
The NKÓTO T-shirt reproduces this vintage engraving — the male portrait, the lush vegetation, the scenes of agricultural work — with the golden filigree KAMA mask. One thousand francs on your chest, so you never forget.
Features
• Fabric: 100% certified organic cotton
• Print: High-definition DTG (Direct-to-Garment)
• Design: Vintage monetary engraving + Golden filigree KAMA mask
• Fit: Modern, unisex
• Sizes: XS to 5XL
• Several colors available
Eco-friendly — Certified organic cotton. Each piece is made to order: zero overproduction, zero waste. Memory deserves a sustainable medium.
MBONGO COLLECTION
11 banknotes · 2 Congo · 1 memory
Be KAMA, Be Yu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why this banknote?
Because a thousand francs was something. It was the price of a meal, a journey, a pride. And the engraving on this banknote is a work of art that no one ever hung on a wall — until now.
What does MBONGO mean?
Mbongo means "money" in Lingala and Kikongo. The word comes from the copper that served as currency in the Kongo Kingdom. The word each of us has heard a thousand times: at the market, at home, in the street.
Is the T-shirt eco-friendly?
Yes. 100% certified organic cotton, DTG printing without toxic solvents. Each piece is produced to order to guarantee zero overproduction.
◇ The nzimbu (cowrie shell) was the first currency of exchange in the Kongo Kingdom. ◇
