This is the rating and price for Nkutshu Or Basongo

Description : African art. Nkutshu or Basongo, Dominican Republic of the Congo. Copper coin. Signs of use. Provenance: ex. Bartolomucci collection. Coins such as this one, with the shape of the letter U consisting of a copper rod with a cross section of about 1 cm. and with riveted ends in a thin disc shape, were made by Nkutshu blacksmiths to give to neighboring Basongo who considered them very important and with high economic value, these types of objects were used as payment for marriage dowries and for the purchase of slaves. Published on p. 90 of the book Africa Currency. With base. Cm 29,00 x 36,00 x 6,00.
Price: 0.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 200 EUR-250 EUR It's free to register now to view!

Details