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Shell Clamp Money, Africa
$355.54
£265.48
€300
CA$487.65
A$548.09
CHF 285.43
MX$6,666.10
NOK 3,652.42
SEK 3,463.57
DKK 2,283.78
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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:
- Place of Origin:Africa
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Vosselaar, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2023315304231
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