Currency - African bronze - Torque/Primitive - Yoruba - Nigeria

"Currency / Torque, Yoruba, Nigeria Coin in the shape of a faceted torque. It ends with a point at each end. The shape of this currency is inspired by the shackles exported by the Portuguese to the coasts of Nigeria from the 16th century. ""However, the role of these pieces was not limited to their only market value, they could be integrated into social and ritual exchanges. These torques-shackles were also worn by women during certain ceremonies"". in ""Africa without a mask"", Zerbini, 2002. Provenance: Old Belgian Collection The item will be packaged with the greatest care in a double sided box and shipped with tracking information. The shipment of every object above 100 Euro will be insured. A certificate of authenticity can be provided on request with every purchased item over 250 Euro. "