Large Curved Hoe Currency #YTW

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front view of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
front side view of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
side of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
back side of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up detail shot of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
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front view of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
front side view of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
side of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
back side of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up detail shot of Large Curved Hoe Currency 13 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron

Large Curved Hoe Currency #YTW

$1,250.00

  • Angas, Nigeria

  • Early 20th century

  • Iron

  • 20.5 x 16 in. / 52 x 41 cm

  • Height on custom display stand: 25 in. / 64 cm

  • Weight: 7.2 pounds / 3.3 kg

  • Combined weight with base: 14.3 pounds / 6.5 kg

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).

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