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YORUBA
"MONEY TREE" CURRENCY 9
17.5" high
$150
SOLD
This "money-tree" has been vetted as authentic.
This metal form was made to hold a set number of coins,
usually from British West Africa, to make an object of tradeable value.When
filled this form was recognized and used as currency and could be broken
up for smaller transactions. The back has the same number of coins as the
front on each "tree".
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