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Set of 7 Kissi pennies 07.01.733

Four of them without feet. 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.:07.01.733
  • Size:Lengths: 320 - 215 mm
  • Weight:70 gr

Category

  • The area of Guinea 07.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CONGO KINSHASALiberia

Material

  • MetalCopper & copper aloyIron

Quality

  • High aesthetic valueFair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)

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