Nigerian and West African currency. This long-utilized form of trade is shaped like a handle or door pull.
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.
H 6.5", W 10", D 3" Medium size, or "Queen Manilla"
