Antique Large African Currency – MUMUYE / CHAMBA – Northern Cameroon

Iron. End 19th century or early 20th century. Cm. 27,0 high x 36,5 width (10.63 x 14.37 Inches); gr. 1.408,0 (3.10 lb.).

Currency made of iron bars twined together like a cord with a curved axe at each end.

For similar examples and more informations see:

– “The Perfect Form”, by Roberto Ballarini, page 153;
– “African Currency”, by Adolfo Bartolomucci, page 47-48.

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