African Artifacts and Textiles - Dr. Gould

Mfumte Iron Hoe Currency (2)

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Start price: $35

Estimated price: $150 - $200

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Description

Two wrought iron hoe currencies, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa’s Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000. Dimensions (approx.): 23" x 9"

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition: Fair; extensive oxidation, consistent with age and use.