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20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

$1,995per item
£1,514.57per item
€1,732.34per item
CA$2,787.30per item
A$3,100.09per item
CHF 1,618.77per item
MX$37,724.81per item
NOK 20,674.18per item
SEK 19,388.73per item
DKK 12,929.15per item
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About the Item

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for goods or used in wedding negotiations — and the large size of this piece indicates that it would have been a valuable unit. The graphic shape and aged patina of the metal grants this historic artifact an undeniable aesthetic appeal.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36.6 in (92.97 cm)Width: 26.6 in (67.57 cm)Depth: 11.8 in (29.98 cm)
  • Style:
    Rustic (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
    Nigeria
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    High Point, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 263611stDibs: LU5280238487352

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