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Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
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Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired by the sacred throwing knife called Miya-bo. Ex. private collection, Northern California.
c.f. Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths, ed. Allen F. Roberts, et al. p. 158.
Sold with its own custom metal base, 22 inches (55.8 cm) x 7 inches (17.7 cm), as based
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- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Forged
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- Date of Manufacture:Late 19th-Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: ZK#37431stDibs: LU1778242316312
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