220.00
CHF
$
incl. stand

Mabila / Mfute or Chamba hoe currency 07.03.384

Exceptional well conserved piece, with beautiful patina. While the hoe as agricultural tool adapt its form to the type of soil, the sex and age of the worker, etc. the hoe as exchange money may adapt more fee form. The present piece may have been used as matrimonial compensation among the Mabila.

  • Ref.:07.03.384
  • Size:Height: 400 mm (without stsnd)
    Width: 100 mm
  • Weight:800 gr (incl. stand)

Category

  • North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon 07.03Agricultural tools & axes 08.04West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07ARMS & TOOLS 08REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CAMEROONNIGERIA

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • High aesthetic valueCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

220.00
CHF
$
incl. stand