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African Antique Currency On Stand

$1,101.84
£800
€943.06
CA$1,518.03
A$1,687.78
CHF 888.72
MX$20,477.87
NOK 11,251.62
SEK 10,517.53
DKK 7,037.69

About the Item

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item. Often referred to as a "torque," this substantial cast object was fashioned by melting down manilla bracelets, small currency items once used by European traders for everyday exchanges. Possessing a bronze torque signified considerable wealth and served as a powerful symbol of social status. Consequently, such torques were commonly presented as part of a wedding dowry, with the size and symmetry of the piece reflecting the groom’s family's social position.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 14.57 in (37 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5317245633822

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