MANGBETU KNIFE CURRENCY 31, DRC

Photographs © Tim Hamill

 Mangbetu
Knife 31
12" high
SOLD

This Mangbetu knife currency has been vetted as authentic with evidence of age and use.

The crack in the handle is stable.

These iron "weapons" were called "trombash" and were recognized and used as currency as well as functional knives.

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