Lot 8847

African & Asian Trade Currencies: a varied ethnographic group incl. 3 Kissy Pennies, 3 Pig Mouth Money pieces of different sizes, 1 Flower (Pak Chee) Money, 1 Chiang Money, 6 Manilla bracelets, 9 Tiger Tongue Money pieces, incl. one piece appr. 500g, and 1 Thai Pod Duang, 9 Indonesian, Javanese iron-ball shape charms, incl. one over 500 gr., circa 1950s-80s (Ref.: ONS-NL 108 & 109, Mitchiner 3986-91 var.) Also includes a Vietnam AR 10 Lang silver bar (Nguyen Dynasty, approx. 381g; Zeno #328927, authenticity uncertain). A fascinating selection of traditional trade and ceremonial currencies from across West Africa and Southeast Asia. All items can be found in Opitz and on Zeno. Mixed condition throughout with age-related wear and oxidation