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Traditional African "Iron" currency from Nigera/Cameroon

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Traditional African "Iron" currency from Nigera/Cameroon

A traditional African, piece of 'iron money' in typical plate shape, mounted on a stand.  Such iron plates were considered objects of value and were circulated as a means of payment across north eastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon as late as the 1950s.  In very good condition.

Overall Height 120cm  Width 30cm


A traditional African, piece of 'iron money' in typical plate shape, mounted on a stand.  Such iron plates were considered objects of value and were circulated as a means of payment across north eastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon as late as the 1950s.  In very good condition.

Overall Height 120cm  Width 30cm


$103.67

Original: $345.56

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Traditional African "Iron" currency from Nigera/Cameroon

$345.56

$103.67

Description

A traditional African, piece of 'iron money' in typical plate shape, mounted on a stand.  Such iron plates were considered objects of value and were circulated as a means of payment across north eastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon as late as the 1950s.  In very good condition.

Overall Height 120cm  Width 30cm