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African Artifacts and Textiles- Dr. Gould

African Artifacts and Textiles- Dr. Gould

Lot 2056: Copper Alloy Currency, Congo

2024-09-19T15:00:00Z

Start price: $30

Estimated price: $175 - $225

Lot 2056:

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Copper Alloy Currency, Congo

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Start price: $30

Estimated price: $175 - $225

Description

A heavy copper alloy currency from the Ngombe, Budja or Libinza peoples, Ubangi region, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 4.5" x 4" x 3"

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition: Fair; surface oxidation, wear consistent with age, small casting loss (maybe in making of) to one corner edge