Nigéria
Nr. 82226473
Nigéria
Nr. 82226473
Nigéria
Superb iron scepter currency from Africa, Mafa Matakam Cameroon - Nigeria. XIX - XX Century.
They 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.
Forged iron - Size: 57 x 29 x 2 cm / Weight: Aprox. 2 Kgs (For sale with stand).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.
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