TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities "Altering The Way You View The World Of Art" |
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- Lobi Snake Currency
17th c.
This is an authentic antique African spiral snake currency. One of
the more unusual copper bullion currencies to be brought out of
the Congo yet.
- This currency is presented again because of its uniqueness.
Hand forged, the metal turned into a rod that was then hammered
into a octagon coil. Then, the entire length was hammered to
make the incisions of the surface of the final product. Please look
very carefully to see how beautiful is this work of art made by the
African blacksmith hundreds of years ago.
Ethnic Group:
- Ngelima Society
Country of Origin:
- Zaire
Material:
- Iron
- 42" high x 3" across at widest curl
3 lbs.
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