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African Currency, Sword
$1,990
£1,519.36
€1,755.60
CA$2,793.58
A$3,113.74
CHF 1,633.67
MX$38,023.84
NOK 20,685.84
SEK 19,551.27
DKK 13,102.83
About the Item
Tarumba currency on stand sword-shaped object used as money by the Tarumba tribe.
- Dimensions:Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU85146217663
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