Torque currency - Fang 07.05.709
These heavy brass torques were used to pay the dowry. They were worn by Men and Women . There are finely chiseled geometrical decoration on both side s of the torque.
- Ref.:07.05.709
- Size:Dimensions of torque 195 X 170 mm; diameter 28 - 32 mm
- Weight:1,760 kg
Category
- Congo & Gabon 07.05West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
- AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29
Origin
- West and Central Africa
- GABON
- Fang
Material
- MetalBrass / bronze
Quality
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)