African Chamba Currency Rattle

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Early pre-currency iron rattle used by the Chamba peoples of East Nigeria in West Africa. Size ring 12 1/" L, bell on rope 32" L

Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.

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African Chamba Currency Rattle

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