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Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
$1,800
£1,371.99
€1,582.45
CA$2,556.54
A$2,747.27
CHF 1,474.07
MX$32,361.15
NOK 18,534.79
SEK 16,931.41
DKK 11,826.59
About the Item
This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another like a conversation paused mid-breath. The surface bears the quiet authority of age: darkened metal mottled with green patina, etched by time and touch. Subtle incised lines wrap around the form, suggesting rhythm, labor, and intention rather than ornament alone.
Both sculptural and utilitarian, the object feels weighted with exchange—not only of goods, but of trust and social meaning. Its curvature echoes cycles of value and continuity, while the deliberate gap breaks perfection, reminding us that worth here was measured as much by presence and material as by symbol. It stands as a compact testament to economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding.
African Art
Currency, Benin, Nigeria
bronze
13h x 14w x 3d in
16.25h x 14w x 4d in (with stand)
33.02h x 35.56w x 7.62d cm
AFR041
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Cast
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: AFR0411stDibs: LU4511148259062
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