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Ordinary form of "pig" copper, used also as money
Ordinary form of "pig" copper, used also as money
Object Number 04-45-50/64142
Display Title Ordinary form of "pig" copper, used also as money
Descriptions
Inventory Description Exchange medium, copper handa, x shaped, red pigment
Classification
  • Exchange medium
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Umbundu
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Angola / <State> / <County> / <City> / 300 miles east of Benguela
Additional Geographic Terms West Africa, central
Materials Metal
Dimensions Overall: 22.4 x 22.2 x 0.9 cm (8 13/16 x 8 3/4 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 04-45-50/64142

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