Description : African art. Loma/Kiissi/Mende, Guinea/SierraLeone/Liberia. Guinzè iron coin. Machined with concave ferrule. Visible flaws and signs of use. Widespread in much of West Africa as far as Nigeria, this triangular-shaped coin was made of forged and wrought iron with a twisted shank and concave tip. In 1910 with a silver coin of 5 French Francs one could buy about 50 or 60 Guinzé weighing about 8 kilograms, but a wedding could cost as much as 2500/3000 Guinzé. Cm 20,00 x 72,00 x 0,50.
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About the lot N° 212 Title : Loma/Kiissi/Mende Size : Cm 20,00 x 72,00 x 0,50 Condition report : Visible flaws and signs of use Capitolium Art, auctioneer, Brescia, ITIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Day 2 - JEWELRY FROM THE WORLD AND AFRICAN ART Sale date : 05 Jul 2023It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale