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BY Farida Dawkins, 5:41am August 02, 2018,

Before money, these 8 items were used as currencies in pre-colonial Africa

by Farida Dawkins, 5:41am August 02, 2018,

Before money, these 8 items were used as currencies in pre-colonial Africa

Blocks of salt mined on salt flat in Danakil Depression, Afar Region, Ethiopia. Close up…Dreamstime

Salt

In Ethiopia, blocks of salt tied with straw called amole tchew were found in 1899 by Major Powell-Cotton.

Salt being a raw material needed throughout the world made it a viable choice for use in barter.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: August 2, 2018

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