Set of 3 manillas - West Africa - Sold

Set of 3 manillas - West Africa - Sold

The name manilla comes from the Spanish word for bracelet ėManella.î Also known as ėslave trade moneyî after the Europeans started using them to acquire slaves. Manillas were the first true general-purpose currency known in W. Africa, being used for ordinary market purchases, bride price, payment of fines, compensation of diviners, and for the needs of the next world, as burial money. Manillas were partly differentiated & valued by the sound .mthey made when struck. 5"H x 6"W
The name manilla comes from the Spanish word for bracelet ėManella.î Also known as ėslave trade moneyî after the Europeans started using them to acquire slaves. Manillas were the first true general-purpose currency known in W. Africa, being used for ordinary market purchases, bride price, payment of fines, compensation of diviners, and for the needs of the next world, as burial money. Manillas were partly differentiated & valued by the sound .mthey made when struck. 5"H x 6"W
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