Antique African Tribal Brass Forged Metal Money Bracelet Currency Mali, Africa
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:31808 | Material: Brass |
| Color: Brass Metal | Original/Reproduction: Original |
This is an antique, brass metal, bracelet which was worn and used as currency by African tribal people for trading / buying transactions in Africa. This brass primitive money currency specimen is in great overall antique tribally used condition with slight wear. 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 or for personal adornment.This currency specimen has an outer circumference of 10.70 inches and an inner circumference of 8.50 inches.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 where I have thousands of items to browse through including antique beads, ancient beads and trade beads. For buyers of multiple items please email me when you are done shopping for your custom made invoice with combined shipping & insurance fees.
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