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Vizualizați traducereaAfrica de Vest - regiunea Nigeria. Attractive ancient West African, old copper manilla (159 gr) (1600-1800) (Fără preț de rezervă)
Nr. 89455877
On the African coast lies the birthplace of this beautiful and rare bronze manilla (bracelets). Originally made of copper or brass, later sometimes also of iron or other metal alloys, they became the main means of payment from the Gold Coast deep into the Niger for a long time.
As the name suggests, the name 'Manilla' comes from Portuguese. The word is a portmanteau of the Portuguese words mao (hand) and anilho (ring), together manilha.
The Portuguese have been sailing the African west coast since the early 15th century. The natives fished up (bent and twisted) copper bolts from ships that had been wrecked on the coast. They considered it valuable and demanded more of it from the Portuguese and other merchants than the smooth copper that had been brought in earlier.
It is not known whether rings (of any metal) were used in Africa shortly before the Portuguese era. However, their resemblance to prehistoric (Bronze Age) rings, which may have been used as money (medium of exchange) in many places on Earth, is astonishing.
Shortly after the Portuguese discovered the need for copper in Africa, they began exporting large quantities of copper, in manilla form and as raw copper plates, to Africa. This copper was mined all over Europe. For example, Hungarian copper from Neusohl (now in Slovakia) was shipped via the Elbe and the North Sea to Portugal and from there to Africa.
Actual dimensions:
diameter outer: 68.5x60.1 mm, diameter inner: 53.5x42.5 mm,
thickness: 17.8 mm,
weigth: 159 gram.
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.
On the African coast lies the birthplace of this beautiful and rare bronze manilla (bracelets). Originally made of copper or brass, later sometimes also of iron or other metal alloys, they became the main means of payment from the Gold Coast deep into the Niger for a long time.
As the name suggests, the name 'Manilla' comes from Portuguese. The word is a portmanteau of the Portuguese words mao (hand) and anilho (ring), together manilha.
The Portuguese have been sailing the African west coast since the early 15th century. The natives fished up (bent and twisted) copper bolts from ships that had been wrecked on the coast. They considered it valuable and demanded more of it from the Portuguese and other merchants than the smooth copper that had been brought in earlier.
It is not known whether rings (of any metal) were used in Africa shortly before the Portuguese era. However, their resemblance to prehistoric (Bronze Age) rings, which may have been used as money (medium of exchange) in many places on Earth, is astonishing.
Shortly after the Portuguese discovered the need for copper in Africa, they began exporting large quantities of copper, in manilla form and as raw copper plates, to Africa. This copper was mined all over Europe. For example, Hungarian copper from Neusohl (now in Slovakia) was shipped via the Elbe and the North Sea to Portugal and from there to Africa.
Actual dimensions:
diameter outer: 68.5x60.1 mm, diameter inner: 53.5x42.5 mm,
thickness: 17.8 mm,
weigth: 159 gram.
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
They provide a clear picture of the quality and condition of the product and they fill in any gaps in the text or correct any errors and are decisive for the description of the product.
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excellent transaction
Vizualizați traducereaEverything has been perfect, attentive and decisive seller, fast and safe shipping, the item is as described, it has arrived in perfect condition. Many thanks for everything.
Vizualizați traducerea銀幣跟相片相同、滿意賣家服務、感謝!
Vizualizați traducereaObjet conforme à la description. Vendeur sérieux..
Vizualizați traducereait arrived so quickly and safely packed. I absolutley love what I orderded even nicer in person thanks so much
Vizualizați traducereaGoed verpakt en vlot geleverd. Zeer tevreden.
Vizualizați traducereaproduct zoals beschreven top
Vizualizați traducereaPrima verzending en de munt is zoals vertoont op Catawiki in de foto's !!!
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Vizualizați traducerea貨品開箱與預期無落差滿意,雖運送時間較長但能接受因為運費相對的低廉合理
Vizualizați traducereatrès bien malgré un petit manque, mais tout c'est bien arrangé, bon contact avec le vendeur. merci beaucoup - objet conforme à la photo 👍
Vizualizați traducereabello e molto raffinato, spedito perbene, ottimi professionisti
Vizualizați traducereaheel mooi dank u
Vizualizați traducereathe cois are looked the same as photo shows. well packed. recommendale user
Vizualizați traducereaJederzeit sehr gerne wieder!
Vizualizați traducereaTop 🔝 Excellent 👌 Thank you 🙏🏻
Vizualizați traducereaNice item
Vizualizați traducereaTrès bel ensemble : état excellent ! Très satisfaite.
Vizualizați traducereaTop!! Jederzeit sehr gerne wieder!
Vizualizați traducereaDank !!!
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Vizualizați traducereaObject voldoet aan de verwachting,ben heel tevreden
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