Old African Currency – KIRDI – Nigeria / Northen Cameroon

Early 20th century. Cm. 58,5 high x 9,5 width (23.03 x 3.74 Inches); gr. 490,0 (17.28 oz.).

Wrought iron currency composed of a quadrangular iron base with one extremity in the shape of a spoon with two lateral spirals.

For similar examples and more informations see “African Currency”, by Adolfo Bartolomucci, pages 64

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