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YORUBA
MONEY BELT CURRENCY 1
25" long
$250
SOLD
These brass rings were tied together with a leather snake-like spine and worn as a belt. This form was recognized and used as currency and could be broken up for smaller transactions.
This has been vetted as authentic.
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