Name: Antique 19th Century Nigerian Forged Iron Hoe Currency
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Dimensions: 8ʺW × 3ʺD × 17.75ʺH

Styles: African; Brutalist; Tribal

Period: 19th Century

Country of Origin: Nigeria

Item Type: Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned

Materials: Iron; Wood

Condition: Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections

Color: Brown

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Condition Notes: In good condition with patina conducive with age In good condition with patina conducive with age less

Description: Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Forged Iron Hoe Currency. Sits in a custom wood stand. In good condition with patina … more Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Forged Iron Hoe Currency. Sits in a custom wood stand. In good condition with patina conducive with age. Some wear to stand. Please refer to pictures for details.

Size (including stand): 17.75”H x 8”W x 3”D

Provenance: Estate of Professor Philip Gould, NYC; Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March 2000. Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

While implements such as hoes, throwing knives and other weapons serve a utilitarian function, in some cases these objects were also used as currency. Fabricated from copper, bronze, iron and brass, these objects constitute some of the most dramatic and varied of African currency forms. Hoe money came in the shape of a heart, spade, paddle, teardrop, trowel, anchor or blade. In fact, the shapes began to overlap the objects classified as knives or blades. Hoe money varied in value, but most often it was used as bridewealth. Bridewealth is the exchange of currency or valuable goods and services to acknowledge all that the bride brings to her husband and his family, including the hope of descendants. Hoe money was also frequently reformed into other objects or implements as needed. less

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