No. 91869039

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Manilla (slave) currency bracelet - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)
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Manilla (slave) currency bracelet - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)

Julien Gauthier

Selected by Julien Gauthier

Authentic bronze bracelet from Western Africa. They served as a kind of money or barter. They were also used as decoration in certain West African nations. Manillas were also known as "slave trade money". The Europeans began to use the Manillas to buy slaves for the slave trade in the Americas (as well as in England before 1807) The size and weight of a Manilla determined the exchange value. The bracelet contains traces of wear and tear. Provenance: former private Dutch collection. Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured. Welcome to bid our other items: https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Huubio4

No. 91869039

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Manilla (slave) currency bracelet - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)

Manilla (slave) currency bracelet - DR Congo (No Reserve Price)

Authentic bronze bracelet from Western Africa. They served as a kind of money or barter. They were also used as decoration in certain West African nations. Manillas were also known as "slave trade money". The Europeans began to use the Manillas to buy slaves for the slave trade in the Americas (as well as in England before 1807) The size and weight of a Manilla determined the exchange value.
The bracelet contains traces of wear and tear.

Provenance: former private Dutch collection.

Shipping within 24 hours after the payment is received. Tracking number will be provided. Signature upon delivery. Fully insured.

Welcome to bid our other items:

https://auction.catawiki.com/lotsfrom/Huubio4

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