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African Topoke Sword Currency with Custom Hanging Bracket

Creator: Songo Meno (Attributed)
Offered by: circa20c

Description
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) which is nicely presented hanging from a custom metal bracket so its floats on the wall. They were used to close a variety of important transactions such as land deals or the proposal of marriage. This primitive sword currency was forged from a single piece of iron. Metal currency pre-dated minted coinage in Africa by many centuries. These African sword currencies date range from the 1700-1900's.

More Information

Origin:	Central African Republic
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	Iron
Condition:	Good. No issues
Styles / Movements:	Tribal, Modern
Patterns:	Geometric
Dealer Reference #:	#100477
Incollect Reference #:	877275

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	69 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	175.26 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

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