Katanga Cross Money

1970.01.0001

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Katanga Cross Money   (1970.01.0001)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Exchange Media
  4. :
  5. N/A
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Colonial
Date 19th century
Culture Katanga

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 19.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 16.3 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.3 cm
Weight 886 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Bronze, Copper
Manufacturing Processes Cast, Forging

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Eyo, Ekpo. Nigeria and the Evolution of Money. Lagos: Central Bank of Nigeria, 1979. Pp. 35-36.

Felix, Marc Leo. 100 Peoples of Zaire and Their Sculpture. Brussels: Zaire Basin Art History Research Foundation, 1987.

Opitz, George. Odd and Curious Money.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction no

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