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A group of iron currency forms used among the Kissi people from West Africa.
Sold as a set of 3.
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A group of iron currency forms used among the Kissi people from West Africa.
Sold as a set of 3.
In the 12th century, iron was used in sub-Saharan Africa for the manufacture of practical implements, and tribal blacksmiths also created a number of creative deviations from these utilitarian objects.
Serving both as currency and as symbols of social position and wealth during the colonial period in Africa, these metal objects gradually disappeared from use, replaced by paper currencies.
With a Giacometti aesthetic, these forms could be easily mistaken for modern sculptures.
Displayed on a custom stand.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 10.75ʺH
- Period
- 19th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In fair to good condition with overall oxidation, bends, cracks and small losses, typical to age and type. In fair to good condition with overall oxidation, bends, cracks and small losses, typical to age and type. less
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