A Pair of Copper Currencies: Katanga Crosses

San Francisco Tribal

According to Pierre de Maret in “Croisette Histories”, these forms are designated as “HXR” type as were in circulation between the 13th-17th centuries. Cast copper, archaeological patina.

For further information on HX croisettes from the Upemba Basin, see de Maret in De Heusch, L. (Ed). 1995. Objects: Signs of Africa (Tervuren, Musée Royal de l’Afrique Centrale):, p. 13.

Displayed on custom-made metal bases, as shown in one photo.

Available individually: $1,800. each

Andres Moraga
Berkeley, CA
510.717.9149
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www.andresmoraga.com

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