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伊贝吉约鲁巴夫妇 - 尼日利亚
编号 81747681
编号 81747681
Superb iron currency from Africa, Mumuye - Chamba - Nigeria. XX 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: 47 x 8 x 8 cm. Weight: Aprox 3 kgs (for sale without stand).
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, R.O in the 80's.