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Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands: Currency Form

Currency Form

Culture: Ngombe
Medium: Copper alloy
Place Made: Nigeria
Dates: 19th century or earlier
Dimensions: 13 1/8 x 4 1/16 in. (33.3 x 10.3 cm)
Collections: Arts of Africa and the Pacific Islands
Museum Location: This item is not on view
Accession Number: 1997.2.5
Credit Line: Carll H. de Silver Fund
Catalogue Description: Coiled wire currency. Size of wire and scrape marks suggest casting and hand tool finishing before being coiled. Several spots along the wire have raised bands about 1/8 inch wide, which suggest joints. Condition: Corroded multi colored surface. Wire retains its flexibility.