The piece is 9,6 width x 21,0 high (8.22″ x 6.41″). Gr. 257,6 (19.92 oz.). On the occasion of the dances for the harvest, these unusual objects were tied in most exemplary hanging from a belt worn by women. After a day of celebration and libations, these belts were intended of keep...
Bronze bar, lost wax fusion, curved disc-shaped ends. The piece is 17,5 width x 10,0 high (6.88″ x 3.93″). Gr. 834,9 (29.45 oz.). The original name, Ouganda, derives from Jonga group, famous for its smiths. The Jonga, living in the upper course of the River Tshuapa, considered bronze a prestigius metal...
The piece is 14,5 high x 16,7 width (5.70″ x 6.57″). Gr. 1152,9 (40.66 oz.). Made of two iron bar twined together like a cord. For similar examples see: "The Perfect Form", by Roberto Ballarini, page 154; "African Currency", by Adolfo Bartolomucci, page 48.
The piece is 8,8 width x 10,0 high (3.46″ x 3.93″). Gr. 369,4 (13.03 oz.). The Budja are a small group settled in the northern region of the Congo, along the river dell'Itimbiri, a right tributary of the Congo River. This coin, which appears to be an open bracelet, was used in trade. The...
The piece is 12,0 width x 15,0 high (4.72″ x 5.90″). Gr. 475,3 (16.76 oz.). This massive ornate copper-alloy (bronze or brass) bracelet is a form of currency found among the Bamum (Bamun) people of Cameroon. Though often identified as a currency type it also served as a prestige object available...
The piece is 12,2 width x 40,1 high (4.80″ x 15.78″). Gr. 389,0 (13.72 oz.). Iron currency shaped like knife blade. Other name: Mpata Mine. In 1979 Van Leynseele wrote "The Libinza monetary system was composed of for iron blades: 1. Nhwa - 2. Bokama - 3. Shingeme - 4. Munscia. Each...
The piece is 20,9 width x 16,3 high (8.22″ x 6.41″). Gr. 564,9 (19.92 oz.). Double spiral currency from the Mafa and Matakam tribes living in Northern Cameroon. For a similar example see: "The Perfect Form", by Roberto Ballarini, page 186. "African Currency", by Adolfo Bartolomucci, page 73. Sold
Early 20th century. Forged red copper blade, wood. Excellent condition. Cm. 48,5 (16.14 Inches); the blade is cm. 34,5 (9.52 Inches); gr. 420,3 (14.82 oz.). The Wongo people live in the Kasai district of Democratic Republic of Congo. The Wongo people migrated from northern African and are now living scattered about in villages. They...
Copper Alloy. 19th century. Cm. 15,5 x 16,8 (6.10 x 6.61 Inches); gr. 762,9 (26.91 oz.). A Katanga cross is a cast copper cross which was once used as a form of currency in parts of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The name...
Copper Alloy. 19th century. Cm. 7,5 x 4,3 (2.95 x 1.69 inches); gr. 70,0 (2.47 oz.). A Katanga cross is a cast copper cross which was once used as a form of currency in parts of what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the 19th and early 20th...
