Yoruba-Helm - Yoruba - Nigeria
Nr. 82227195
Nigeria
Nr. 82227195
Nigeria
Superb iron currency from Africa, Dadiya/ Tula - Nigeria. XIX Century.
The so-called primitive iron coins appeared relatively late in African art because blacksmiths acquired control of iron only after exchanges with Westerners. However, there is a very wide diversity depending on the region.
This type of genuine iron coin, depending on its shape, could also be a jet or pommel weapon. They were used for barter or wedding dowries.
Size: 73 x 13.5 x1.5 . Weight: Aprox 4 kgs (for sale with stand).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.
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