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Lot 2559
Six African Iron Currency Forms
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
20th century, two forged iron currency gongs and four iron currency hoes.

This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601)

Auction by order of the United States Bankruptcy Courts of the Eastern District of North Carolina. All items sold as-is. No returns. All sales final.

22 in. (longest)

From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Carolina

Currency hoes were used to show wealth and standing in the community rather than for agricultural purposes.

Good patina.