African Tribal Art - Iron currency, Matakam, Nigeria

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African Tribal Art - Iron currency, Matakam, Nigeria


A graceful iron currency throwing knife from the Matakam people, Mandara Mountains, Northern Nigeria. These are called sengese and the handles are often wrapped with braided raffia rope, as is this one. It stands 23” high.  #9030  $600  SALE  $500
 

African Tribal Art - Iron currency, Matakam, Nigeria, detail

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