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Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
About the Item
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. Such blades were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. These African sword currencies have been forged from a single piece of iron. Metal currency pre-dated minted coinage in Africa by many centuries. These African currencies date range from the 1700s-1900s.
Dimensions:
9 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 57.5 inches high
and
8.5 inches wide x 8 inches deep x 58 inches high.
- Dimensions:Height: 57.5 in (146.05 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
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- Date of Manufacture:19th century
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: display bases are new. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear and patina consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition details.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
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