Iron Exchange valuable, Lomami, 1900. 1936.96.1

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Obverse: Flat paddle shaped, called Jembe

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Physical Description

Axis: 0
Measurements
- Weight (in gr.): 367.11
Shape: Hoe

Typological Description

Object Type: Exchange valuable
Date: 1900
Material: Iron
Geographic
- Region: Democratic Republic of Congo
- Locality: Lomami

References

Reference: Odd and Curious Money, C J. Opitz, pp.57
Reference: Mosher p 24

Administrative History

Identifier: 1936.96.1
Department: Modern
Collection: American Numismatic Society

Notes

Iron Hoe Money. Tag attached says: Makai Doume "Ensuba" or "wife buying money." V-old Flat Paddle shaped iron money. vrare 10.00

Rights

CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
License: Public Domain Mark (images)
Rights: No Copyright - United States

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