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1931.5.2

Iron currency piece, leaf-shaped, with flat circle of iron with thin handle. [MJD 05/01/2010]

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1931.5.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron currency piece, leaf-shaped, with flat circle of iron with thin handle. [MJD 05/01/2010]
Long description
Iron currency piece, leaf-shaped, with flat circle of iron with thin handle. The surface has splashes of dark reddish brown colour. [MJD 05/01/2010]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
Bauchi State
Cultural groups
Tula
Person
Field collector T.C. Newton
PRM source T.C. Newton
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1931
Date collected
By 1931
Acquisition information
Donated: 1931
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Hammered
Dimensions
Length: max 177 mm, Width: max 98 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1931.5.2

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