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African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

$774
£591.42
€707.07
CA$1,121.04
A$1,147.79
CHF 651.92
MX$14,678.76
NOK 7,499.18
SEK 7,792.64
DKK 5,285.40

About the Item

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to allow the user to tote the item around on a tether, displaying their combined prominence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU851413902482

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