Important British and World Coins and Banknotes, Numismatic Books

Congo, Congo, Mandjang or Anchor Money, Kwele, anchor-shaped iron with ears on the ends of the head portion, 50 x 38cm (cf. Schaedler p.325; Opitz p.209). In good condition (£90-120)

These were introduced as money by the traders of the N´Goko Sangha Company at the beginning of the 20th century in exchange for rubber and ivory; if the piece was complete with ears it could also used as a bride price