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Manilla
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Manilla

Artist/Maker (Artist Unknown)
Datecollected 1960-1973
CultureEnglish
Mediumcopper lead alloy
DimensionsOverall: 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 3/8 in. (1.9 x 6 x 6 cm)
ClassificationsExchange Media
Credit LineGift of Professor and Mrs. Robert R. Ferens
Terms
    Object number91.0474.94
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionCast in several standard weights, the European-produced manilla was a trade currency used in West Africa from the late 1400s to the early 1900s. It is not clear why the C-form was used, but the name derives from the Portugese word for "hand." In the Benin Kingdom, manillas were melted and cast into works of art.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Artist Unknown
    collected 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Akan people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Akan people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Manilla
    Akan people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Kissi Pennies
    Kissi people
    collected between 1960-1973
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Blade Currency
    Kwele people
    not dated
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