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African Antique Currency On Stand
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£800
€958.35
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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)
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- 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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