Iron Currency (Kurr)
Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad
Iron
19th-early 20th century
22 inches (55.8 cm) x 7 inches (17.7 cm)
These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, and were inspired by the sacred throwing knife called Miya-bo.
c.f. Striking Iron: The Art of African Blacksmiths, ed. Allen F. Roberts, et al. p. 158
Sold with custom iron base.
$425
