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Primitive Currency (11)

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01726. Celtic Turrett Ring (?)01726. Celtic Turrett Ring (?)

Unidentified half ring appears broken identified as 'Celtic Turret Ring' or broken 'African Manilla' primitive currency. Good condition 62mm wide 45mm high.


Price:
£25.00 / $50.00



01739. Flint Arrow Head01739. Flint Arrow Head

Possible USA American early flint arrowhead. Used by primitive tribes as sharp end of arrow for personal defence etc. Small size 22mm wide. Used and excellent condition.


Price:
£15.00 / $30.00



01728. Kissi Penny01728. Kissi Penny

Primitive Currency used in Sierra Leone, Liberia and French Guinea. Popularly referred to as the Kissi Penny but also known as Kilindi and Gitzi penny. The legend that breaking the elongated money item allows the sole to escape has also given it the name of 'Coin with a Soul'. The shape and sharp ends allowed for easy transport attached to the hair on the head. Excellent condition.


Price:
£35.00 / $70.00



01729. Knife Money China 01729. Knife Money China

Knife money. Primitive Currency used in China from period extending to 1125 BC. This example 19th Century thin in shape of knife known as 'Ming Tao' derives from earlier examples in bronze known as 'Chi Tao' and also named 'Razor' or 'Sword' money. Probable 19th century counterfeit as patina appears to be added. Nonetheless collectable and correctly priced. Good condition. 135mm


Price:
£25.00 / $50.00



02947. Manilla Far East 190002947. Manilla Far East 1900

Standard iron 'Manilla' primitive currency item. Standard classical shape with wide opening flat ends. 74mm wide and 70mm high. 70 grms in weight. Early 1900s. Good condition


Price:
£30.00 / $60.00



01725. Manilla Standard African 01725. Manilla Standard African

Standard iron African 'Manilla' primitive currency item. Recovered from water and thus signs of deterioration. Standard shape with opening flat ends. 60mm wide and 60mm high. 70 grms in weight. Early 1900s.


Price:
£20.00 / $40.00



03670. Ostrich Egg Shell Currency03670. Ostrich Egg Shell Currency

South Africa Primitive money: Ostrich egg shell money pierced and strung together popularly referred to as 'Bushman's beads'. Used by various South African tribes including Ovambo tribe in Northern Namibia and the Herero tribes famous for its war against the Germans in 1884. Good condition. 52cm in length. Individual shell 10mm diameter.


Price:
£75.00 / $150.00



01737. Stone Axe Head01737. Stone Axe Head

Sharp triangular early primitive axe head intended as working implement by early society. Pen marking inside indicates formal cataloguing and authenticity. Unidentified origin. Good condition. 40mm wide x 48mm high


Price:
£20.00 / $40.00



02801. Terra Cotta Primitive Peru 02801. Terra Cotta Primitive Peru

Total 40 circular terra cotta stones many in pairs with central hole joined with string. Original use a spinning/weaving spindles (?). Purchased in Lima Peru. Probable use as primitive currency (similar to beads joined together). Appears 19th century. Good condition. Total length 50 cm individual beads 15mm to 35mm diameter


Price:
£150.00 / $300.00



01727. Terracotta Decoration01727. Terracotta Decoration

Unidentified early terracotta piece rounded with decoration of seashell. Two holes indicate use possibly for appendage as decoration. Roman? Good condition. 70mm diameter and 16mm width.


Price:
£20.00 / $40.00



01735. Tok Nun Money01735. Tok Nun Money

Base Silver Money of North Siam and Burma Silver Tok Nan covered in what is believed to be chicken blood and yoke but is tree resin. Intended to imitate large cowrie shell. Without opening sometimes found. 17-18th Century. Good condition. 42mm diameter


Price:
£40.00 / $80.00


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