No. 87383569

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Currency - Iron - Large Curved Hoe Currency - Angas - Nigeria
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Currency - Iron - Large Curved Hoe Currency - Angas - Nigeria

Julien Gauthier

Selected by Julien Gauthier
Angas, Nigeria 19th century Iron 48 x 38 cm Height on custom display stand: 54 cm With customs made iron stand. The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form, 2009). Provenance: Old Dutch collection, with old collector label on its back. Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days. Shipped with Insurance!

No. 87383569

No longer available
Currency - Iron - Large Curved Hoe Currency - Angas - Nigeria

Currency - Iron - Large Curved Hoe Currency - Angas - Nigeria

Angas, Nigeria
19th century
Iron
48 x 38 cm
Height on custom display stand: 54 cm
With customs made iron stand.

The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form, 2009).

Provenance: Old Dutch collection, with old collector label on its back.

Note: It will be professionally packed and safely sent within 3 working days. Shipped with Insurance!

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