The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency

Congo, Elephant’s Tail, 67 x 22cm (Quiggin p.80). Pierced for suspension, very fine, very rare (£150-200)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Macdonald Collection of Primitive Currency.

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Plate II. Elephant’s tails are thought to have been presented to tribal chiefs. They were highly valued as currency and one example could purchase two or three slaves