Igbo Ibo Coiled Copper Manilla OLD African Currency

Magnificent Early Igbo Cast Copper Coiled Manilla Currency
Antique Tribal Art - Old African Currency Primitive Money - Nigeria

Collected from the: Igbo (Ibo) peoples of Nigeria, West Africa
Material: Forged copper flared bulbous ends
Period: Early 18th century, conservatively
Dimensions: 11.5" length, 4" outermost coil diameter, 1.75" knob end; weight is 6.9 pounds
Condition: Exceptional - no cracks, breaks or repairs. Exhibits signs typical of the early lost wax process, dating this coil to a much earlier period than the drawn wire specimens. Outer edges of ends bear signs of erosion, deep chocolate patina, copper highlights, encrusted verdigris suggestive of previous burial.

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