Kissi

📍 Lofa County👥 167,980 speakers

About the Kissi people

The Kissi people are known for their distinctive penny currency made of iron, and their rich tradition of music using the balafon xylophone.

Cultural note

Kissi Pennies — twisted iron rods used as currency — were once widely traded across the region before colonization.

Kissi Words & Phrases

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