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T-shirt MBONGO ZAÏRE MOKO – KAMA
T-shirt MBONGO ZAÏRE MOKO – KAMA
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MBONGO
Our history told through money.
MBONGO ZAÏRE MOKO
The first banknote — 1 Zaïre
A country, a river, a currency — one name: Zaïre. This 1 Zaïre banknote is a time capsule. Its engraving bears the identity of a country that no longer exists under this name, but which still lives on in our memories.
The Design
The ZAÏRE MOKO t-shirt reproduces this historic engraving with the golden KAMA mask integrated into the original design. The stylized leopard, the rosy hues, the period typography — every detail is a fragment of collective memory.
Features
• Fabric: 100% certified organic cotton
• Print: High-definition DTG (Direct-to-Garment)
• Design: Period currency engraving + Golden KAMA mask watermark
• Fit: Modern, unisex
• Sizes: XS to 5XL
• Several colors available
Eco-responsible — 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 the Zaïre as a currency disappeared in 1997, but it still lives on in conversations, jokes, family stories. This banknote is a bridge between two eras.
What does MBONGO mean?
Mbongo means "money" in Lingala and Kikongo. The word comes from the copper that served as currency in the Kingdom of Kongo. The word each of us has heard a thousand times: in the market, at home, in the street.
Is the t-shirt eco-responsible?
Yes. 100% certified organic cotton, DTG printing without toxic solvents. Each piece is produced to order to guarantee zero overproduction.
◇ The mbongo — copper bar — was used as currency in the Kingdom of Kongo as early as the 14th century. ◇
