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Mumuye torch currency - Nigeria 07.03.392

Mumuye torch currency - Nigeria07.03.392

Origin West and Central Africa | NIGERIA, CAMEROON | Mumuye, Jukun

Material

Iron

Qualities

Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
High aesthetic value

Dimensions Height: 530 mm
Diameter on top: 100 - 150 mm Weight: 900 gr

320.00 CHF

An iron pole with a bunch of thin blades sticking out of it, giving the currency a tree like shape. The curved extensions with stylized snake heads gives a wonderful aesthetic shape. These Snake currency are forged of an iron spike splitting into 'branches', without any points of welding. Each of which resembles a snake. Used by the Gourmangé speaking peoples (Mumuye, Lobi, etc.) in North Eastern Nigeria, Origin from an ex-Vienna private collection.