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African Spear Currency on Stands
$3,090per set
£2,292.90per set
€2,670.91per set
CA$4,301.30per set
A$4,789.89per set
CHF 2,492.87per set
MX$59,058.74per set
NOK 31,748.63per set
SEK 29,840.64per set
DKK 19,928.33per set
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This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies take their name from their spear-shaped tip design, though due to their large size and delicate adornment, were not used as weapons. Instead, these pieces were typically valued as bridal currency, by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo, they would be driven into the ground of the bride-to-be's family home, an acknowledgement that the price for the intended proposal had been paid. While we don't advise staking these spear currencies into the yard of one you'd like to betroth, we do think they could find their way into your home as a thought-provoking decorative piece.
Dimensions:
11 inches wide x 11 inches deep x 81.5 inches high
Shorter currency:
80.25 inches high
(includes stand).
- Dimensions:Height: 81.5 in (207.01 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:20th Century
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: on custom stands. Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Please refer to the various additional photos for further condition detail.
- Seller Location:Atlanta, GA
- Reference Number:Seller: Accessory #19351stDibs: LU876414648202
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