African Bracelet Money
Vintage metal bracelet, used as currency in West Africa, later associated with slave trade until the appearance of currency brought to Africa by Europeans in the late 19th century.
A very interesting, detailed article about these bracelets can be found HERE.
These original bracelets are today highly collectible, witness an infamous era now fortunately gone in mankind.
Size is 3.25 x 3 inches, mounted on cardboard with short strings, can be easily removed.Â
ALSO INCLUDED are copies of the article under the above link, and other articles, a lot of information about these bracelets and how they were used to purchase slaves.
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Vintage metal bracelet, used as currency in West Africa, later associated with slave trade until the appearance of currency brought to Africa by Europeans in the late 19th century.
A very interesting, detailed article about these bracelets can be found HERE.
These original bracelets are today highly collectible, witness an infamous era now fortunately gone in mankind.
Size is 3.25 x 3 inches, mounted on cardboard with short strings, can be easily removed.Â
ALSO INCLUDED are copies of the article under the above link, and other articles, a lot of information about these bracelets and how they were used to purchase slaves.
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