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Sara "Sakania" small currencies 07.04.409

These small and thin currencies was widely used throughout Southern Chad and spread even into Niger. Quiggin suggest that the form is influenced by a hoe used in neighboring Darfur and Kodofan. " it was custom to give a certain amount of hoe currency to the fiancée and her father during the engagement ceremonies" (Vitoor p.79). Our collection was acquired during may stay in Chad from 1982 to 1986. They may have been forged by the Kaba, a sub group of the sara tribe. Several ethnic groups use different names: Kokio, Koké, Nari-dul, Lar-ndul, Senne.

  • Ref.:07.04.409
  • Size:130 X 70 mm for the largest one and 95 X 50 for the smallest
  • Weight:20 gr each

Category

  • Currencies and throwing knifes Chad 07.04West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CHAD
  • SaraNgambaiMadjingaye

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • High aesthetic valueCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)Original condition

135.00
CHF
$
each sold individually