Null RDC - Mongo shield
Weight: 1.35 kg
Delivery unavailable
Region: Africa DRC
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RDC - Mongo shield Weight: 1.35 kg Delivery unavailable Region: Africa DRC Dimensions: H 1200MM X W 370MM Condition: At first glance: normal wear/used patina

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RDC - Mongo shield Weight: 1.35 kg Delivery unavailable Region: Africa DRC Dimensions: H 1200MM X W 370MM Condition: At first glance: normal wear/used patina

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Estim. 500 - 700 EUR

YORUBA, NIGERIA, 19th century or earlier Large torque coin with spiked disc ends. Bronze, old brown and green patina. Marks of use and age. H. 36 cm; L. 39 cm. Provenance: Jean-Yves Coué collection, Nantes, October 6, 2002. Given the scarcity of copper ore in West Africa, the metal was the object of intense trade with Europe and other distant regions of Africa, such as Morocco or Katanga in the Congo. As Laurick Zerbini points out ("L'Afrique sans Masque", 2002), the shape of this coin was inspired by the manilles exported by the Portuguese to the coast of Nigeria as early as the 16th century. Shackles were weights in the form of bracelets of various sizes that served as a means of exchange. However, the role of these pieces was not limited to their market value, as they were also used in social and ritual exchanges. These torques-manilles were also worn by women during certain ceremonies.

Estim. 200 - 400 EUR

A LARGE BACTRIAN CHLORITE DISH

A bullet-proof round shield (rondache), Nuremberg, circa 1600 Distinctly domed, circular shield with a boss riveted in the center. The rivets used to fasten the shield grips in the shape of brass female heads in half relief. Shot strike mark. Lining rivets with brass rosettes in the shape of petals along the foil-curved edge. Remnants of the tassel border on the inner surface, the lining and shield grips have not survived. Filmed with rust here and there, in need of cleaning. Diameter 59 cm, weight 8.3 kg. Condition: II -

Estim. 4 000 - 8 000 EUR

A Sapi Stone Head, "mahen yafe"

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