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We are selling this interesting African iron ingot from the Mumuye peoples of Nigeria. This object is called a Tajere …
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We are selling this interesting African iron ingot from the Mumuye peoples of Nigeria. This object is called a Tajere and is an Iron ingot that was used as a form of currency, the piece predates the 1940s. Is mounted on a nice display stand.
Condition: Good condition with general surface oxidation.
Dimensions:
Height 16 Inches 40.8 cm
Width 2 Inches 5.1 cm
Depth 2 Inches 5.0 cm
Iron Height 15 Inches 38.2 cm
Iron Width 1 1/2 Inches 3.9 cm
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- Dimensions
- 2ʺW × 2ʺD × 16ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- Nigeria
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- Good condition with some surface oxidation. Good condition with some surface oxidation. less
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