

The so-called primitive iron currencies appeared relatively late in African art because the blacksmiths acquired control of the iron only after exchanges with the Westerners. Nevertheless, there is a very wide diversity according to the regions.
This type of genuine iron money, according to the form, could also constitute a weapon of jet or pageantry. They were used for barter or dowry for weddings.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1950'sSize : 43 x 20 cmMaterial : iron
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The so-called primitive iron currencies appeared relatively late in African art because the blacksmiths acquired control of the iron only after exchanges with the Westerners. Nevertheless, there is a very wide diversity according to the regions.
This type of genuine iron money, according to the form, could also constitute a weapon of jet or pageantry. They were used for barter or dowry for weddings.
Origin : private collection, BelgiumDating : 1950'sSize : 43 x 20 cmMaterial : iron