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Wampum belt, woven on 19 warps, with in the centre a maximum of 18 rows of beads. The warps are of two-ply 'S' twist wool, of native origin?, as are the wefts. The design consists of three rectangles, the one in the middle being 19 beads long and 18…

moulded tea-leaf, 24.3x18.8x1.9 cm, 554 g

Inscription content: ТОРГОВЬІЙ ... (below anchors) ВЬІСОКІЙ
Inscription note: Torgovyi - in Ukraine. Visokiy - in Ukraine. These appear to be place names in Ukraine, but to be confirmed.

In common with many other Central and Sudanic African peoples, the Azande made and used throwing knives as currency before the introduction of imported scrap metal and coinage in the twentieth century.
Produced by the Nzakara and Ngbandi, vassal…

The Algonquian are one of the most widespread North American native language groups. Historically, the peoples were prominent along the Atlantic Coast and into the interior along the Saint Lawrence River and around the Great Lakes.

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Silver coin. (whole)
Arch supported by columns with bases and capitals in centre field, containing a square-armed cross voided and inlaid with gold. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust facing, crowned. The crown is gilt. Monogram left of head.…

Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular ribbon behind. Disc and crescent at top. (reverse)
Head and shoulders bust of Endubis right, wearing headcloth with rays at forehead and triangular…

Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often prefered than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…

Salt currency was one of the most accepted forms of exchange in Ethiopia. There are numerous records that illustrate that salt was often preferred than any other form of payment. Salt bars were used for barter, as small change, but they were also…