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African Currency, Sword
$1,990
£1,504.21
€1,725.39
CA$2,774.14
A$3,019.88
CHF 1,602.95
MX$36,335.65
NOK 20,311.60
SEK 18,611.17
DKK 12,885.12
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)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU85146217663
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