Early to mid 20th century. Copper grams 2.512,0. Cm. 13,0 width; inner diameter cm. 7,5 depth. Manillas are a form of money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights. Originating before...
The piece is cm. 13,5 width x 11,0 high (5.31″ x 4.33"). Grams 1616,0 (57 oz.) Used especially as dowry money, it was worn by the women during ritual dances and lay festival. Originating before the colonial period, perhaps as the result of trade with the Portuguese Empire, Manillas continued to serve...
Early to mid 20th century. Copper grams 2.012,0 (70.97 oz.). Cm. 11,5 high x cm. 13,5 width x cm. 3,4 depth (4.52″ x 5.31″ x 1.33"). Manillas are a form of money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in large numbers in...
