Guindza Gbo iron primitive currency - Banda - Nigeria - SOLD
The primitive currencies in the African art premiere
The African transport system has gradually expanded to finally interfere with hidden objects, even opposed, during various socio-economic exchanges. On very varied objects under the term "primitive coins". Depending on the region, one can identify their style of form and the finely engraved patterns that adorn them. Some of these coins also served as prestige weapons.
Browse our art gallery to find other African currencies.
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Data sheet
- Presumed dating
- Mid XXth century
- Size
- 61 x 11 cm
- Material(s)
- Black iron
- Country
- Origin
- Tribal art collection France
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The primitive currencies in the African art premiere
The African transport system has gradually expanded to finally interfere with hidden objects, even opposed, during various socio-economic exchanges. On very varied objects under the term "primitive coins". Depending on the region, one can identify their style of form and the finely engraved patterns that adorn them. Some of these coins also served as prestige weapons.
Browse our art gallery to find other African currencies.