Hammer forged iron currency, once used for trade in the Benue State region of Nigeria.
This traditional, non-functional metal form was used for major transactions like bride wealth (dowry) and ceremonial exchanges for substantial items like livestock, food, or cloth.
This hand-forged iron item with a surface of brush made lines, or scratches, has a flat-topped, abstract, or triangular, flaring blade shape.
As iron was a valuable resource, the currency could sometimes be converted into functional items such as agricultural tools or weapons.
Height: 28"
Width: 10 ¼"
It is 28 ½" in height mounted on its custom 6" square metal base, which it comes with.
