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20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

$1,995per item

£1,514.57per item

€1,746.05per item

CA$2,822.20per item

A$3,038.36per item

CHF 1,627.10per item

MX$36,611.13per item

NOK 20,529.49per item

SEK 18,787.80per 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:
Metal
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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