Antique African Tribally Hand Forged Iron Twist Gong Bracelet Currency, Cameroon

Description

This is an antique hand forged iron metal bracelet which was worn and used as currency by African tribal people for trading transactions. This iron currency bracelet was collected in Cameroon, Africa. This iron primitive money currency specimen is in great overall antique tribally used condition with a rusty patina.
This currency specimen measures 3.60 inches wide and has an outer circumference of 11 inches.
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. The most common forms of traditional money in Africa were made of metal, either forged or cast.
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