Primitive money - work - Nigeria (No reserve price)

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Primitive currency - forged iron - chamba - Nigeria

Primitive currency chamba Nigeria The African continent is especially rich in so-called "primitive" currencies.
Many are made of black iron, a metal particularly sought after, others are copper, more precious than gold, brought by the Portuguese to pay slaves, others in glass beads, human or animal teeth...
The list would be long, but each currency is an artistic treasure...

All the currencies presented were used to finalize transactions between individuals or tribes.
They could also be used for individual purposes, to buy cattle, consumer goods or to serve as a dowry for a marriage.
These currencies were sometimes worn as ornaments, and were transmitted within the lineage.
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- Dispatch of the package after receipt of payment (except weekends)
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Primitive currency - forged iron - chamba - Nigeria

Primitive currency chamba Nigeria The African continent is especially rich in so-called "primitive" currencies.
Many are made of black iron, a metal particularly sought after, others are copper, more precious than gold, brought by the Portuguese to pay slaves, others in glass beads, human or animal teeth...
The list would be long, but each currency is an artistic treasure...

All the currencies presented were used to finalize transactions between individuals or tribes.
They could also be used for individual purposes, to buy cattle, consumer goods or to serve as a dowry for a marriage.
These currencies were sometimes worn as ornaments, and were transmitted within the lineage.
Our guarantees :

- Dispatch of the package after receipt of payment (except weekends)
- Providing a tracking number for the package
- Careful packaging

Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
work
Country of Origin
Nigeria
Material
Iron (wrought)
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Primitive money
Height
55 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
2 cm
FranceVerified
7610
Objects sold
95.2%
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