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Iron Currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa

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Wrought Iron Currency, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa,: Wrought iron currency, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4" Diameter, Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy F

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Group of (7) Forged Iron Double-Scroll Form Currency, Mafa, Matakam, Kirdi peoples, Northern: Group of (7) forged iron double-scroll form currency, Mafa, Matakam, Kirdi peoples, Northern Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century Approximate size, 2.25" x 2" (largest).

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Wrought Iron Currency Throwing Knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of: Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

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Forged Iron Mambila Hoe Currency: Forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Cameroon, West Af

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Cameroon Bogolafinith Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency: 19th Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency, Kapsiki, Cameroon, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 14” (16” on custom stand, Exhibited, "Africa's Iro

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Iron Currency, Chamba peoples, East Nigeria, West Africa: 19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Chamba peoples, East Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with stand. Approximate size, 13.75"H (14"H on stand) PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr.

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Iron Currency Bundle, Kissi peoples, Liberia, West Africa: 19th Century or early 20th century iron currency bundle, Kissi peoples, Liberia, West Africa, good aged patina,Approximate size, 14"H, exhibited at “Iron Clad, Fancy Free”, Inter-Church Centre Gal

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Forged Iron Kissi Bundle: Forged iron currency bundle, Kissi peoples, Sierra Leone/Guinea, West Africa. Approximate size, 22" length (longest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Forged Iron Currency Forms (3): Three (3) forged iron currency forms, including that of Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 22.25" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Iron Currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa

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19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa.Approximate size, 18.25"H (20" on cust), Exhibited, "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, March 2000.

Condition

Fair condition, with appropriate patina; some light scratches and adhesive on stand.

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Iron Currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa

Name: Iron Currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa
SKU: 161675542
Price: 110 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $125 - $175

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