Created by
Unidentified
Date
ca. 1863
Medium
Iron
Dimensions
H x W: 12 x 1 3/4 in. (30.5 x 4.4 cm)
Description
Single piece of iron with a flat rounded form at one end and a flat T-shaped form at the other; the iron shaft is twisted in between.
Place used
West Africa, Africa
Classification
Slavery and Freedom Objects
Coins and Currency
Type
money
Topic
Africa
Commerce
Trans Atlantic slave trade
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2008.10.6.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd562ebdafb-13de-45d9-884b-5a7920fcb1b9

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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