Nigeria
N. 86271849
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Repubblica Democratica del Congo
N. 86271849
![Repubblica Democratica del Congo](https://assets.catawiki.nl/assets/2024/6/25/e/9/9/e99fc740-1550-400b-a06a-d44c92c16b37.jpg)
Repubblica Democratica del Congo
Superb iron currency from Africa, Ngbaka - RDC- Late 19th century - Early 20th century.
The so-called primitive iron coins appeared relatively late in African art because blacksmiths acquired control of iron only after exchanges with Westerners. However, there is a very wide diversity depending on the region.
This type of genuine iron coin, depending on its shape, could also be a jet or pommel weapon. They were used for barter or wedding dowries.
Forged iron - Size: 66 x 52 x 2.5 cm, Weight: Aprox 4 Kgs (For sale with stand).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.
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