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An Afo Iron Currency

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Item Details

Description

Vormünzliches Zahlungsmittel
Angas / Afo, Nigeria
Ohne Sockel / without base
Eisen. H 62 cm. B 43 cm.

Provenienz:
Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich.

Der Wert dieses Geldes lag im Rohmaterial Eisen, das zur Herstellung von Waffen und rituellen Gegenständen benötigt wurde.

In unterschiedlichsten aber standardisierten Formen geschmiedet, wurde „Primitivgeld“ über weite Strecken transportiert und als Tauschmittel gehandelt.

Weiterführende Literatur:
Wieschhoff, H.A. (1945). Primitive Money. Philadelphia: University Museum.

CHF 400 / 800
EUR 344 / 688

Condition

The condition (wear, eventual cracks, tear, other imperfections and the effects of aging etc. if applicable) of this lot is as visible on the multiple photos we have uploaded for your documentation.

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An Afo Iron Currency

Name: An Afo Iron Currency
SKU: 97591210
Price: 240 CHF
Availability: InStock

Estimate CHF 400 - CHF 800

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