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20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
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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:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:High Point, NC
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