ancient currency or token?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by F&C, Nov 27, 2022.

  1. F&C

    F&C Well-Known Member

    I found this recently at first I thought it was probably a tourist thing but since noone could identify it it seemed interesting, is it some kind of currency or surfboard symbol, its a heavy metal bar 11" long

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Im wondering if maybe its a paper weight, to hold down maps or books open or the like.
     
    johnnycb09, Nov 27, 2022
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  3. F&C

    F&C Well-Known Member

    good idea i see what you mean though I also found this smaller one with the same design so I'm guessing it's symbolic of something, maybe some souvenir sold at a museum, faked to look old?

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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Snake Goddess symbolism?
     
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  5. 2manybooks

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    2manybooks, Dec 17, 2022
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    J Dagger, Potteryplease and Any Jewelry like this.
  6. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    That was my initial thought. Scroll weight.
     
    J Dagger, Dec 23, 2022
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