Manilla Slave Trade Money

Object/Artifact

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image shows a traditional metallic bangle with intricate patterns, likely crafted from a bronze or similar alloy, resting on a bright red textured background. The open-ended design of the bangle allows it to comfortably fit around a wrist, and its surface is adorned with delicate, symmetrically carved decorations.

The image shows a traditional metallic bangle with intricate patterns, likely crafted from a bronze or similar alloy, resting on a bright red textured background. The open-ended design of the bangle allows it to comfortably fit around a wrist, and its surface is adorned with delicate, symmetrically carved decorations.

Name/Title

Manilla Slave Trade Money

Entry/Object ID

2005.11.7

Description

A Manilla is a pre-colonial money in West Africa. It was used originally for exchange in local agricultural and luxury products, but the manillas also become a principle currency in the West African slave trade.

Category

Vault, Design/Pattern/Shape, Functional Object, African
Ethnic

Made/Created

Artist

Anonymous African

Dimensions

Dimension Description

overall

Height

2 in

Width

2-5/8 in

Depth

5/8 in