cover image: Contemporary manilla

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Contemporary manilla

1800

Contemporary manilla, a form of currency that circulated in West Africa, in a semi-circular horseshoe shape, with slight flairs at ends. The manilla has green pigmentation from corrosion.
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Authors

Unidentified

Collection
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection William & Mattye Reed Family Collection Slavery and Freedom Objects Coins and Currency Slavery and Freedom NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 3, C3 053
Dates
1800-1968
Format
Bronze
Pages
H x W x D: 2 5/16 × 2 3/8 × 11/16 in. (5.9 × 6 × 1.7 cm)
Place Discussed
Ghana Nigeria
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
Ghana
Rights
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Family of William & Mattye Reed
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/102136abc606533974f0c42281dff8c6

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