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Set of 5 Kissi pennies 07.01.413

.For 3 the head is missing and for the 2 others the foot. The shape of the Kissi money is rather odd. Its characteristic form is a twisted rod of iron with flattened ends: a flat, hoe-like spatula at one end (Nileng) and a sharpened ‘T’ at the other (Kodo) the bundle of 20 pieces was called Bournou. Kissi pennies were in use until mid 20th century.

  • Ref.:07.01.413
  • Size:Height:310 mm
  • Weight:47 gr

Category

  • The area of Guinea 07.01West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • LiberiaGUINEA
  • Kissi

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • High aesthetic value

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