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Shell Clamp Money, Africa

About the Item

Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm patina and are attractively presented on a custom iron base. Its aesthetic appeal was originally conceived to confirm their value and is still strong in a contemporary setting. Shell currency like this was brought back by tradesmen and explorers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as trophies to curiosity cabinets and ethnographic objects.

Dimensions:
Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)Width: 13.78 in (35 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
Style:
Other (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Shell,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Africa
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1930
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Vosselaar, BE
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU2023315304231

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