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Enormous Afo or Angas Iron Hoe Currency, Nigeria

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Enormous Afo or Angas Iron Hoe Currency, Nigeria

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Customarily given to the father of the bride-to-be as wedding dowries (including two goats) these large iron hoe shaped pieces were a sign of wealth, and known as the heaviest means of exchange by an African blacksmith. Used until the early 1940's and would be hammered into other useful tools as needed. Size 41 1/4" L

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Enormous Afo or Angas Iron Hoe Currency, Nigeria

Name: Enormous Afo or Angas Iron Hoe Currency, Nigeria
SKU: 159064138
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $550

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