Old African Currency – CHAMBA – Nigeria

Iron. Cm. 37.3 high (14.69 Inches); grams 533.4 (18.82 oz.).

These pieces belong to the hoe-shaped currency group.
Made of various shapes by the Chamba smiths situated in the highlands of the Jos Plateau.

For similar examples and more information see:
– “The Perfect Form”, by Roberto Ballarini, page 164;
– “African Currency”, by Adolfo Bartolomucci, page 68.

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