Description: BACK AGAIN!!! NIGERIA- Bronze "Manilla", this particular style called "Okpoho", "Abi", "Okombo" and "Atoni". Slave Trade Bracelet Bar Currency often called "Bagulu" as a general type. Smaller, lighter types with the greatest variation of all the Manillas, these are the last produced, circa 1810 to 1850 A.D. Made in Europe for the Slave Trade, mostly in Portugal and England. Listed in most works on Odd and Curious money. See Herbert, P. 204. Similar, smaller, lighter types like these were carried on the slave trade schooner Duoro, sunk in 1843 (sorry, we don't have any of those left now). Verdigris and Cuprite patina, rust patina on some, uncleaned with some old dirt adhering, but not flaking or scaling, intact and original, call the grade Very Fine. Weight varies on these specimens, circa 60 to 75 grams on specimens we checked, they vary quite a bit both lighter and heavier. Sizes are aprx. 53-59 mm. across and the "feet" being smaller, but vary greatly in shape and size, about 15 to 20 mm. wide. Like many trade goods items, these are easily dated by size, style, shape of the feet, all of which changed over time. Great old pieces of Odd and Curious money. We bought several good sized groups of these about 18 years back, just now getting around to oneoffering them! We have many other different types we will be listing as time permits. This listing is for one (1) Manilla, the photo shows four to give an idea of the variatrion on these. We have sold out the listing on these several times, always popular and likely the best price on eBay for these! We do combine shipping on multiple items to save you money, all items sent insured, much safer than tracking. FEED BACKS- We no longer give Feed Backs for items we sell. Unfortunately eBay's Feed Back system has become a joke, and a great time waster. Not giving a Feed Back on items we sell is not a reflection on the buyer in any way. We do give Feed Backs on all items we purchase on eBay.
Price: 16.99 USD
Location: Tucson, Arizona
End Time: 2023-12-27T21:38:07.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Nigeria
Certification: Uncertified
Grade: Very Fine
Year: C. 1810-1850 A. D.
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Composition: Bronze
