TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:     
    Lobi Snake Currency
    17th c.

    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

Deminsions:
    42" high x 3" across at widest curl
    3 lbs.

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