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Youruba monetary belt 07.02.600

These brass rings were tied together with a thick rope and worn as a belt. This form was recognized and used as currency and could be broken up for smaller transactions. The present belthas over 150 brass rings. They can be hung or arranged in infinite compositions for presentation.

  • Ref.:07.02.600
  • Size:Length: 2 X 355 mm; diameter of rings: 18 - 22 mm
  • Weight:740 gr

Category

  • South and Central Nigeria 07.02West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • NIGERIA
  • Yoruba

Material

  • MetalBrass / bronze

Quality

  • Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

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