Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #Q1W

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front view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
front side view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
side view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
back side of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up detail shot of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up shot of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
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front view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
front side view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
side view of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
back side of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up detail shot of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
close up shot of Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #11 from Angas, Nigeria, Africa. Made from iron
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Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency #Q1W

$1,800.00

  • Angas, Nigeria

  • Early 20th century

  • Iron

  • 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm

  • Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm

  • Weight: 20.6 pounds / 9.34 kg

  • Combined weight with base: 43.8 pounds / 19.9 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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