TERA Gallery - African Art and Antiquities

"Altering The Way You View The World Of Art"
Type of Object:     
    Iron Coil Snake Currency
    19th c.
Ethnic Group:   
    Lobi Society

    A nicely shaped forged iron currency is a testimony to the skill,
    artistry and vision of its Blacksmith. A wonderfully symmetrical
    artistic sculpture.

Country of Origin:  
    Burkina Faso

Material:                       
    Iron

Deminsions:
    8 3/4  width" x 3/4" thick

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