Metal "Coil" Currency - West Africa - SOLD

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EVERYTHING FROM SEASHELLS TO SALT FUNCTIONED AS A MEDIUM OF EXCHANGE IN AFRICA, BUT THE USE OF METAL WAS PARTICULARLY WIDESPREAD. METALS WERE IMPORTANT IN TRANSACTIONS TO COMPLETE SOCIAL CONTRACTS SUCH AS DOWRIES AND BRIDE PRICES.

6"H X 4.5" DIAMETER