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Shell Money

Babajide Olatunji and Courtesy of the Artist and TAFETA2021

Bank of England Museum

Bank of England Museum
London, United Kingdom

A colour pastel drawing of a cowrie shell. This is part of a larger set of artworks made by the artist called "Making Money" which is a series of charcoal and pastel drawings highlighting the ancient use of the cowrie shell as an instrument of payment and a symbol of wealth and power.

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  • Title: Shell Money
  • Creator: Babajide Olatunji, Courtesy of the Artist and TAFETA
  • Date Created: 2021
  • Location Created: Nigeria
  • Physical Dimensions: 34 x 46 cm
  • Type: drawing
  • Medium: pastel, charcoal, paper
Bank of England Museum

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