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19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
$1,059.84
£770
€902.56
CA$1,446.88
A$1,609.60
CHF 843.77
MX$19,668.90
NOK 10,744.38
SEK 10,114.35
DKK 6,737.30
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Cast into a beautiful coiled form, this copper alloy Igbo woman's arm adornment from Nigeria was also used as a form of currency. This 19th century piece has developed a lovely green verdigris surface patina.
-Ex Private Collection, France
-Length: 26cm
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