Jonga Iron Currency Gong

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Late 19th to Early 20th Century. A beautiful gong from the Jonga people of Nigeria. Was regionally used for musical value, as a status symbol and as currency for trading. Has been restored and sealed to prevent further rusting. Provenance of a dealer from San Francisco. We guarantee every item as described, and have 2-3 experts look at each item to come to a consensus. Please feel free to reach out at anytime with any questions, comments, concerns or issues.

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Jonga Iron Currency Gong

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Estimate $250-$500Mar 25, 2026, 10:00 PM EDT

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