Currency Form

Artist:Ngombe

Medium: Copper alloy

Geograhical Locations:

• Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dates:19th century or earlier

Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 4 1/16 in. (33.3 x 10.3 cm)

Collections:

• Arts of Africa

Accession Number: 1997.2.5

Catalogue Description:
Coiled wire currency. Size of wire and scrape marks suggest casting and hand tool finishing before being coiled. Several spots along the wire have raised bands about 1/8 inch wide, which suggest joints. Condition: Corroded multi colored surface. Wire retains its flexibility.

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