Old African Currency – FALI / TANGA – Northern Cameroon

Iron. Early to mid 20th century. Cm. 39,0 high x 13,5 width (15.35 x 5.31 Inches); gr. 198,0 (6.98 oz.).

Made of metal strips serpentine inthe middle and a hook on the upper part. The lower part ended with a long tip.

These examples were made by the Tanga.

For similar examples and more informations see:

– “The Perfect Form”, by Roberto Ballarini page 210.

– “African Currency”, by Adolfo Bartolomucci, page 54.

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