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THB3 Large 18th C. Liberian Kru Bronze & Brass Currency
Lot 271
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
West Africa, Liberia, Kru (Kroo) people, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fascinating collection of 3 brass and bronze currency pieces in semicircular forms made via the lost wax technique. The first is a thick, curved band with another piece twisted around the body like a rope. The terminal tips flare slightly and create a large opening like a torq. The next is a circular band with a narrow opening and four spherical knobs protruding from the lower sides and incised grooves. The last is a broad cuff shape, decorated with scrolling geometric motifs, and seven rounded spikes. The hefty size of each ring is inconvenient to carry, let alone wear; moving one's wrist or head while wearing these would be impossible. These pieces were created originally as ritualistic objects that were traded and used as currency pieces. This is an impressive trio, for their overall sizes and forms! Size largest: 11" L x 1.675" W (27.9 cm x 4.3 cm); 10" H (25.4 cm) on included custom stand; spiked band: 6.6" L x 4" W (16.8 cm x 10.2 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Chicago, Illinois, USA collection; ex-Doug Dawson Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA; ex-B.C. Holland Gallery, Chicago, Illinois, USA, before 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
#164463Chips to peripheries of largest on terminal tips and on knobs of smaller band. Stable surface fissures on both. Spike cuff has softening of motifs and surface chips, and pinhole perforations. The brass surface is cleaned and polished. All are intact and the other two have nice green patina and mineral deposits.Condition
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