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Nr. 82227255
Zentralafrikanische Republik
Nr. 82227255
Zentralafrikanische Republik
Superb iron currency from Gbaya ethnic group / Central African Republic. Knife. Beginning of the XX 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.
Size: 81 x 17.5 x 1 - Weight: 3 kgs (for sale with stand)
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.
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