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Sengese Matakam (Kirdi) Currency
Tribe: Matakam (Kirdi)
Country: Nigeria
Material: Iron
Size: 15" (38.1 cm) tall
Private Collection: NY, USA
To the Matakam, these iron shapes were known as Sengese, they started out as weapons, throwing knives to be exact, though in later years they were used in ceremonies as 'dance wands'. |
