NIGERIA: copper Calabar coils (455.80g), 84mm, heavy issue with 3 thick coils, likely made in Nigeria from the Cross River region in the 18-19th centuries, darkly patinated copper, VF, ex Charles Opitz Collection. European "Calabar rod" wire coiled for wearing (or wealth storage) by Africans.
Estimate: USD 40 - 60
Price realized | 40 USD |
Starting price | 35 USD |
Estimate | 40 USD |