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3 bundles - Bournous - of 20 Kissi pennies 07.01.389

3 bundles - Bournous - of 20 Kissi pennies07.01.389

Origin West and Central Africa | Liberia, GUINEA, SIERRA LEONE | Kissi, Toma

Material

Iron

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)

Dimensions Height: 200 - 300 mm Weight: ~200 gr each

160.00 CHF

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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.

Bundle of 10 Kissi pennies07.01.390

Origin West and Central Africa | Liberia, GUINEA | Kissi

Material

Iron

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Antiques (object shows signs of long use)

Dimensions Height: 260 mm Weight: 130 gr

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A bundle of 10 thin twisted iron rods, with a flat flower-like shape at one end and a sharpened T at the other. The T sharpened end with 2 points was called Kodo (foot) and the flower-like end was called Nileng (ear).