Antique Iron Currency Bundle, Kirdi Cameroon/Nigeria, Early Estate Collection

  
Wonderful, older iron currency bundle, made by Kirdi blacksmiths from northern Cameroon or southern Nigeria. Piece came from an estate of a man who recenly died at age 90 so it could date from the 1800's to the early 1900's if the previous owner was collecting in the 1950's-1970's era. Nice spiral technique seen with the Kirdi iron work, in a hourglass design, showing the blacksmith artistry and skill. 9 H; Nice reddish brown patina on the iron, showing age.