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8768.19

From: Gabon

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 8768.19
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Fang
Provenience Gabon
Date Made 19th century CE
Section African
Materials Iron
Description

Rolls of 22 bits of metal in each; used usually for buying wives. The top end of metal piece is flattened in a "T" shape.

Length 15.7 cm
Width 7.3 cm
Credit Line Gift of Rev. Dr. Robert Hamill Nassau, 1891

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