R4,000 - R5,000
AN IRON CURRENCY, MBILA, NIGERIA
Forged iron similar to a large hoe with shaped edges, used as currency or for a dowry
70cm high
Reference: Ballara, Robert The Perfect Form, on the Track of Africa's Tribal Currencies, Galleria Africa Curios, Mila, 2009, drawing p 168-169
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
| 1 to 10000: | 23% inc VAT* |
| 10001+: | 19.55% inc VAT* |
