Basket African Silver Coin Yoruba Basket

Description

This is a very unique and old Silver Coinand Leather Basket Lid from Nigeria. This lid would cover a leather covered basket with silver coinsl woven onto it. The Hausa people of Northern Nigeria used baskets such as this for storing items. In Western Africa, coins and shell money was usual legal tender up until the mid 19th century and has been added to the basket to enhance its prestige. This lid is known to cover a money basket. A unique old Yoruba basket lid covered with Nigerian silver coins that would be fun to add to your home or collection.
Late 20th-Century
Shows some age, but overall in good condition.
13" tall
13" round
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