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Old Igbo Incised Currency Coil
Old Igbo Incised Currency Coil
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Old and weathered heavy bronze currency coil with incised designs and well handled surface, obvious handling and wear. This solid bronze coil was used by many ethnic groups throughout southeastern Nigeria, West Africa. Igbo or related ethnic group. The Coil Measures 5.5 inches tall. Provenance: Ex Daniel Simmons collection, Philadelphia, also a private New Jersey collection.
Condition
Good, well handled
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Old Igbo Incised Currency Coil

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