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African Metal Currency Exchange Object

About the Item

Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a beautiful Green colored patina and shine and has the correct signs and marks of use and age, the object was also used as a Foot-Ankle band, a sign of wealth, and later also as a Money-Currency exchange object, the object has a simple but refined design with lines, decorative and powerful object
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.63 in (27 cm)Width: 5.91 in (15 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Copper,Patinated
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Schellebelle, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1956338895852

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