40125

Zaire "8" shapes, Nigerian Iron Money

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:10.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 375.00 USD
Zaire  8  shapes, Nigerian Iron Money
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This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 16 @ 07:31UTC-7 : PDT/MST

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Title: Zaire "8" shapes, Nigerian Iron Money
Description: In Zaire, native copper was beaten into figure 8 shapes which are believed to be for currency use. This lot contains 8 examples of various sizes (the smallest appears to be brass, thus recycled material). See Opitz, p. 144. Also included: a Nigerian dubil, an iron bar with spread ends, about 15" long. They were used as money; in the 16th century, 13 would buy a male slave and 10 a female slave. See Opitz, pp. 136-36.
Low Estimate: 200
High Estimate: 375
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