Description: This is a antique forged iron ingot metal currency bar called a Tajere which was used by the African Mumuye, Jukun & Fulani tribes from eastern Nigeria and along the border with western Cameroon. The shape is unique with both ends worked into narrow projections from the diamond shaped ingot center. The ends are sometimes worked into different shapes and may be hammered, twisted and / or bent into snake or bird-like forms. This well forged currency is attributed to the Fulani and Jukun people of the Benue River region and also used by the Mumuye and a number of smaller ethnic groups in the north eastern Nigeria. They are roughly dated between the 16th to the mid 20th century. They are variously identified as Losol by the eastern Fulani, Tajere by the western Fulani and, Sasoreng or Saka by the Mumuye and Kantai or Kantal by the Jukun. This antique African currency bar measures 12.64 inches long by 1.52 inches wide at the center and weighs 9 ounces. Good antique rustic used condition with a rusty patina. The African trade value of the pieces were actually determined by length rather then weight and they were a favorite currency for blacksmiths as they would smelt them down and use them to make other items. Please visit my ebay store Mountainamma's Marketplace to browse thousands of items from Africa and beyond.
Price: 114.4 USD
Location: Williams, Oregon
End Time: 2024-02-26T01:28:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Tribe: Mumuye, Jukun & Fulani
Maker: Mumuye, Jukun & Fulani Tribal People Of Africa
Material: Metal
Original/Reproduction: Original
Color: Natural With Patina
