Serpentine Coil Currency, Iyembe, D.R. Congo

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front view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
back side of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
front side view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
front side view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
close up detail shot of head of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
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front view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
back side of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
front side view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
front side view of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper
close up detail shot of head of Serpentine Coil Currency from Iyembe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. made of copper

Serpentine Coil Currency, Iyembe, D.R. Congo

$495.00

  • Early 20th century

  • Copper

  • 31 x 6 x 5.5 in. / 79 x 15 x 14 cm

Coiled copper currencies of this type were known as “Kongo,” and used for dowry payments.

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