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Ngbaka. Currency Form, 19th century. Iron, 5 7/8 x 1 15/16 x 21 1/4 in. (15 x 5 x 54 cm). Gift of Dr. Werner Muensterberger and Michael Ward, 2006.66.17. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Currency Form

19th century

Ngbaka

Arts of Africa

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Ngbaka
Classification: (not assigned)
Formatted Medium: Iron
Medium: iron
Locations: Place made: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Dimensions: 5 7/8 x 1 15/16 x 21 1/4 in. (15 x 5 x 54 cm)
Departments: Arts of Africa
Accession Number: 2006.66.17
Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Werner Muensterberger and Michael Ward

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