{"product_id":"antique-janberry-currency-form","title":"Antique Large African Cast Copper\/Bronze Currency Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large and smooth Antique antique cast copper\/bronze currency bracelet from Central Africa ( also called a Janberry from sources I have met).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this was considered currency there is a difference between currency and money. (Bitcoin \u0026amp; Dollars comparison) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples such as this one were used as a storage of wealth.When metal was needed for either large transactions or when tools, weapons, or cooking utensils were needed these currency bracelets were melted down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom  accounts I have heard in Africa these were worn ceremonially by newlyweds and given to the bride as a form of dowry.They walked a short distance to the doorway to their home where these were stored an alcove or cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge:100 Year+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10” l x 43\/4” w\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EarthHeart\u0026Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47015617691935,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/7810\/6655\/files\/F6E012BB-19DF-4EE4-A3D3-9EEC26B9C82A.jpg?v=1697217520","url":"https:\/\/earthheartandart.com\/products\/antique-janberry-currency-form","provider":"C.Brooks \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}