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African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

$774
£585.05
€672.32
CA$1,077.79
A$1,199
CHF 628.53
MX$14,651.46
NOK 8,003.54
SEK 7,534.22
DKK 5,018.65
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About the Item

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile. One of the end sections is slatted so as to allow the user to tote the item around on a tether, displaying their combined prominence.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU851413902482

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