BANDAKA - Cameroon

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Description from the seller

Primitive African currency; iron-forged.
Primitive currency BANDAKA - CAMEROON -
Very RARE with its handle and the red band, never seen
A very ancient currency with a red band; the red comes from a tree named 'Padouk'.
44 cm long
18 cm wide
Very rare with its leather handle (see photos) (missing)

reference: book: the perfect form: Ballarini page 174

Primitive African currency; iron-forged.
Primitive currency BANDAKA - CAMEROON -
Very RARE with its handle and the red band, never seen
A very ancient currency with a red band; the red comes from a tree named 'Padouk'.
44 cm long
18 cm wide
Very rare with its leather handle (see photos) (missing)

reference: book: the perfect form: Ballarini page 174

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Cameroon
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
BANDAKA
Height
44 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
1 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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