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Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

About the Item

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 Free shipping in the Continental US.

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

Place of Origin:

Chad

Period:

Early 20th Century

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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