Accession No

Z 32781.2


Description

Kissi penny, in the form of a narrow, twisted iron rod which has been partially flattened in places, with a flattened triangular projection at one end and a tilted spatulate projection at the opposing end. Recorded as a type of currency.


Place

Africa; West Africa


Period


Source


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 32781.2


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Iron


Local Term


Measurements

434mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Unsigned and undated description for Z 32781[.1-4]: 'Four Issi pennies (one broken).'
Event Date
Author: Jane Pettitt


Context (Amendments / updates)
Card reads "unprovenanced".

Event Date
Author: Jane Pettitt


Description (Physical description)
Kissi penny, in the form of a narrow, twisted iron rod which has been partially flattened in places, with a flattened triangular projection at one end and a tilted spatulate projection at the opposing end. Recorded as a type of currency.
Event Date 16/11/2020
Author: Jane Pettitt


FM:289128

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