COIN JEWELRY - Burkina Faso - Lobi or Gurunsi - Lot 204

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COIN JEWELRY - Burkina Faso - Lobi or Gurunsi - Lot 204
COIN JEWELRY - Burkina Faso - Lobi or Gurunsi First half of the 20th century. Copper alloy cast using the lost-wax method. Dimensions: H. 11 cm. A dowry coin attributed to a Gurunsi or Lobi workshop, decorated with engraved concentric spirals. These coins served as a store of wealth and were presented as part of the dowry payment to seal the marriage alliance. Condition: Uneven patina, ranging from dark brown to golden amber depending on the area. Visible cracks at the central joint. Research and documentation: Coryse Mwape – Art historian specializing in ancient African art. Internal ref.: 1086
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