Botolo Hat - Botolo Ekonde - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)
No. 82227181
Cameroon
No. 82227181
Cameroon
Superb iron currency from Africa, Kirdi from Nigeria / North Cameroon. 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.
For similar examples and more information see: "The Perfect Form", by Roberto Ballarini, page 160.
Size: 62 x 28 x 0.6 cm. Weight: Aprox 3 kgs (for sale with stand).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.
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