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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.Ā
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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Description
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.Ā
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.
Ā Ā
