Description: This is an antique crescent shape currency Manilla cast money bracelet with flared ends which was used as currency by African tribal people for trading transactions and was made and initially brought to Africa by the British traders for use in the Transatlantic slave trade. Also, commonly referred to as bar currency this manilla money bracelet was found and collected in Nigeria, Africa. This primitive money currency specimen is in great but rustic tribally used antique condition with some surface patina from being buried. This currency specimen measures 2.58 inches across by 2.50 inches tall. Manillas were used extensively as currency in West Africa from the 15th to the 20th century. During the Transatlantic slave trade manillas were a frequent medium of exchange for slaves by European traders and then the manillas went on to be a main currency of many African peoples. Currency bracelets & anklets served as indications of wealth and were used to store finances, pay for dowries and buy or trade for livestock and goods. This is an amazing example and a perfect piece to add to any advanced African currency collection. The most common forms of traditional money in Africa were made of metal, either forged or cast. I combine shipping on multiple buys so please be sure to check out my eBay store Mountainamma's Marketplace where I have thousands of items to browse through from Africa and beyond. For buyers of multiple items message me before you buy for help combining shipping fees.
Price: 22.88 USD
Location: Williams, Oregon
End Time: 2024-05-21T19:44:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Color: Natural Metal W Patina
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Mixed Metals
Maker: British
