Huge Early 20th C. African Mambila Iron Hoe Currency
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**Originally Listed At $350**
Central Africa, Cameroon, Mambila peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A large forged-iron currency piece in the shape of a round-edged hoe with a flat body, one projecting shoulder fin, and a slender tang. Currency pieces like this example are used in exchange for goods and services, but they are also an important component of the ceremonial marriage dowry payment. Size: 18.5" W x 24.5" H (47 cm x 62.2 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in December 2010; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection
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#154744
Central Africa, Cameroon, Mambila peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A large forged-iron currency piece in the shape of a round-edged hoe with a flat body, one projecting shoulder fin, and a slender tang. Currency pieces like this example are used in exchange for goods and services, but they are also an important component of the ceremonial marriage dowry payment. Size: 18.5" W x 24.5" H (47 cm x 62.2 cm)
Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA, acquired in December 2010; ex-private New York, New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#154744
Condition
Loss to one corner of edge of shovel as shown. Small losses to peripheries and great deposits and patina on surface.
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Huge Early 20th C. African Mambila Iron Hoe Currency
Estimate $600 - $900
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