This bracelet shaped money was used by europeans to trade with west africa from the 16th century to the 1930s. The manilla, a lingering reminder of the slave trade, ceased to be legal tender in british west africa on april 1, 1949. 2 4 s s 1 p o n s m o r e d e f 3.
One west african manilla bronze trade bracelet money, associated with the slave trade. Or best offer +c $76.57 shipping. Or best offer + eur 53.21 postage.
The Manilla, Also Called Slave Bracelet Money Was Used Extensively On The Slave Coast Of West Africa.
Solid bronze manilla or slave bracelet. The british museum, museum number af1950,45.453.a, for similar. Manillas are a form of commodity.
This Currency Was Known As Slave Trade Money After The Europeans Started Using Them To Acquire Slaves For The Slave Trade In America.
114 grams, 84mm (3 1/4). S p t o n s p i o m k a v d r e d r u. African slave trade bracelet money.
This Is A Genuine Popo Manilla Slave Trade Bracelet Made In Birmingham England During The 1700S And Early 1800S.
Ad by ancientpeoples ad from shop ancientpeoples. The most common form of metal currency in west africa was the manilla, a rod with flared ends and bent into a bracelet form. These british manilla currency range over various centuries from the 1600's to the early 1800's.
