Lot 0145

Chamba Snake Form Currency

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Item Details

Description

Chamba Snake Form Currency, Based, Chamba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. Size: 15"H x 4"W x 4.25"D (38 x 10 x 11 cm).

PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL 60661. Chicago exhibition dates: August 5-6, 11am-5pm.