{"product_id":"monnaies-anciennes-sara-sakania-forme-faucille-aspect-oxyde-afrique","title":"Ancient currencies Sara Sakania, sickle shape, oxidized appearance, Africa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot features several sickle-shaped objects with heavily oxidized patinas, visible in the photograph. Each piece has an elongated, curved, and tapered profile, with a wider end and a fine point, characteristic of so-called \"sickle-shaped\" currencies traditionally used in Central Africa. The set has an irregular surface, marked by advanced oxidation, giving each piece a brown hue nuanced with darker and lighter spots. No decoration or inscription is visible on the exposed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pieces are stacked on a rectangular support, allowing their distinct contours to be observed. Their silhouette evokes primitive metallic currencies used as a medium of exchange, particularly in the Congo region, known as \"Sara currencies\" or \"Sakania currencies\" according to local terminology. The archaic style, shape, and patina suggest traditional use rather than modern manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows signs of wear, rough spots, and a coarse texture, typical of old objects that have been circulated or exposed to the open air for a long time. The overall appearance, combined with the coloring and oxidation marks, attests to the age of these currencies and their visual authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sickle shape, with a slight protuberance in the center of the base (visible on each specimen), is typical of transaction or dowry currencies in various African cultures. This observable structural detail allows these objects to be identified as Sara-type or related currencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is presented on a light textile surface and a cardboard support, with no visible dimension or weight indicated in the photo. No additional information is provided regarding the back or edge of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The pieces show advanced oxidation, signs of wear, and a homogeneous patina on the visible side. No major chips or breaks are observable, but the surface shows marks of age and exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \"Sara\" or \"Sakania\" currencies were used in certain regions of Central Africa, particularly in Chad and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as means of exchange, dowry, or status symbols. Their shape often evokes agricultural tools, symbolizing fertility or wealth in traditional communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Your purchase benefits from rigorous processing and attentive tracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: sickle currency, primitive African currency, Sara currency, Sakania coin, ancient metal currency, traditional African currency, tool-money, ethnographic currency, dowry currency, African iron currency, forged currency, ancient Central African currency\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325446803783,"sku":"5bad7219-78a3-471e-a3bb-ea920f44eef1","price":20.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_73c35a1e-c7c2-4431-9a0b-e5aa9f1127e1.jpg?v=1783766609","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/monnaies-anciennes-sara-sakania-forme-faucille-aspect-oxyde-afrique","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}