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Large African Bronze Currency 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 sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two elongated, crossing points that meet like a ritual gesture. The surface bears a rich, time-worn patina—darkened bronze with warm earthen undertones—its texture alternating between smooth arcs and finely worked, tactile sections that suggest both utility and symbolism. Elevated on a minimal stand, the object reads less as currency in the modern sense and more as a ceremonial emblem: a fusion of wealth, status, and spiritual resonance, embodying the elegance and authority of traditional African metalwork.
African Currency
bronze
15.50h x 12.75w x 2.25d in
18h x 12.75w x 4d (with stand)
39.37h x 32.38w x 5.71d cm
AFR062
- 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: AFR0621stDibs: LU4511148265982
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