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1966.16.76.2

Currency token, one of fifty two iron fish hook shaped currency token. Corrosion products present. [ASh [OPS move] 13/1/2017]

1966.16.76.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Currency token, one of fifty two iron fish hook shaped currency token. Corrosion products present. [ASh [OPS move] 13/1/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Onitsha
Cultural groups
Igbo
Person
Field collector E.R. Jerrim
Field collector Edward Reginald Jerrim
PRM source Mrs F.J. Bull
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1919
Date collected
1919
Acquisition information
Donated: 1966
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Moulded
Dimensions
Length 14 mm, Width 4 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1966.16.76.2

Search terms: Currency, Token

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