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19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
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19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa
Ngelima culture, Zaire, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic stylized form of a coiled snake. In Africa, currency evolved in a different way to conventional money. Instead of money, these objects had a fairly stabile value and were recognized and accepted in the area in which they were used.
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Other (Of the Period)
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- Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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