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Primitive Money of Africa entertwines the culture, history, and traditions of the African people through the uses of objects such as beads, hoes, and cattle in trading, bride price, burial rites, divination, medical treatments, and tributes to kings and tribal chiefs. Included is an index of these items with particulars, citations, and locations of their use. This book will appeal to all ages.

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A delightful read for those interested already in the subject, and good background for collectors who may not look beyond the form of the objects themselves. --Scott Semans, owner of Scott Semans World Coins and a prominent authority on primitive money What an interesting book on primitive money in Africa, intertwining the culture, history, and traditions of the African peoples through primitive money. There are many firsthand experiences and stories, and pictures of primitive money in the book. --Tony Swicer, past President of the Florida United Numismatists, President of the Palm Beach Coin Club, and a numismatic exhibitor and judge Mr Zylstra has shown the thinking of the natives with regard to money and why the various items were used. The book is written in an easy-to-read, interesting style while at the same time covering most African money items. I recommend this book because it also covers the why for most of the money items. --Charles Opitz, writer, world traveler, and former President of the International Primitive Money Society

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James Zylstra, born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1932. He served in the Air Force as a bandsman from 1950 - 1954. He taught mathematics in Grand Rapids, Harbor Springs, and Detroit, Michigan. He spent four years in Nigeria, two years teaching mathematics, and two years as administrator of the Mennonite Central Committee in Nigeria.After retirement he pursued an old hobby of numismatics and exhibiting at Coin Shows in Michigan, Illinois, and Florida. Hamill Gallery of Tribal Art contributed numerous illustrations in this book, including the cover design.

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