Auction 414 | AFRICA, OCEANIA & AMERICAS - GIOIELLI DAL MONDO E ARTE AFRICANA Online
Lot 215
Arte Africana
Nkutshu or Basongo, Dominican Republic of the Congo. Copper coin. Signs of use. Provenance: ex. Bartolomucci collection.
Coins such as this one, with the shape of the letter "U" consisting of a copper rod with a cross section of about 1 cm. and with riveted ends in a thin disc shape, were made by Nkutshu blacksmiths to give to neighboring Basongo who considered them very important and with high economic value; these types of objects were used as payment for marriage dowries and for the purchase of slaves.
Published on p. 90 of the book Africa Currency.
With base.
Measures: 36.0 x 29.0 x 6.0 cm
Starting price: € 100,00
Estimate: € 200,00 - 250,00
The lot will be auctioned on 05 July starting from 17:00.
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