Metal Currency - Namji - Cameroon -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. THIS PIECE OF CURRENCY FROM THE NAMJI PEOPLE OF CAMEROON HAS A SIMPLE, ELEGANT SHAPE AND A BEAUTIFULLY ENCRUSTED PATINA.

9.5"H x 6.5"W NOTE: On the included stand, piece is 13.5" high.