MANGBETU CURRENCY 16, DRC

 

 

Photographs © Matt Mrachek

MANGBETU, Knife Currency 16, 16" h, $200, SOLD, Dem. Rep. Congo

These iron "weapons" were called "trombash" and were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. Items are numbered left to right. Nos. 7, 8 & 9 have cracked or broken handles.

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