This Songye cross-currency was cast from copper and it was used as currency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cross currencies were indicative of wealth when they were in used in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were used to trade for goods, and even for bride price.
- Material: copper
- Age:50-60 yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMCL-038
- Weight: 1 kg
- Dimensions: 24 x 24 x 0.4 cm