Two coins from the Chamba people. Northeastern Nigeria, late 19th-early 20th century.

Two coins from the Chamba people. Northeastern Nigeria, late 19th century-early 20th century.
Wrought iron.
Measurements: 34 cm and 37,5 cm (height).

Traditional coins used for barter or exchange. In the case of the African continent the introduction of a numeral system for its currency did not take place until the time of the colonies. Until that time, different cultures used objects of their daily life as monetary exchange, from salt to agricultural objects. In this case the coins presented are iron weapons.