These moneybelts have been vetted as authentic.
These moneybelts have been vetted as authentic.
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YORUBA, MONEY BELT CURRENCY 6, 47" long (32" of rings), 80 rings, $250 Nigeria
YORUBA, MONEY BELT CURRENCY 7, 48" long (33" of rings), 90 rings, $250 SOLD
YORUBA, MONEY BELT CURRENCY 8, 46" long (33" of rings), 80 rings, $250 Nigeria
YORUBA, MONEY BELT CURRENCY 9, 46" long (29" of rings), 76 rings, $250 Nigeria
YORUBA, MONEY BELT CURRENCY 10, 53" long (31" of rings), 76 rings, $250 Nigeria
These brass rings were tied together with a leather snake-like spine and worn as a belt. This form was recognized and used as currency and could be broken up for smaller transactions.
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