Currency Token

African

  • Titles Currency Token (Descriptive)
  • Medium iron
  • Dimensions 13 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (34.3 x 8.9 x 6.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mortimer B. and Sue Fuller, 2006.75
  • Work Type currency token
  • Classification Exchange Media

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