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Kissi pennies are made from iron and take their name from the Kissi people of modern-day Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea. It is believed that the shape was intended to …
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One (1) GSM SIM card Kenya, 21st Century
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Manillas were regularly used in exchange in West Africa, especially along the coast of modern-day Nigeria, from at least the fifteenth century to the mid-twentieth century. Cast from various metals, …
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Currently not on view
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Iron steelyard with two hooks and one heavy weight. The beam is square, 13 inches long, graduated on all four sides, and marked with curious letters and symbols. It may …