"Currency Called Croisette - Democratic Republic Of Congo - First Half Of The 20th Century"
CURRENCY called Croisette, Handa or Lukanu Katanga, Lake District, Democratic Republic of Congo
First half of the 20th century
Copper alloy
H. 19.5 cm
This copper alloy coin is X-shaped with an irregular surface.
It was used for a variety of purposes: the cross can be found buried in tombs, used as a currency of exchange but also as a marker of prestige and a badge of power.
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