Photographs © Tim Hamill
KATANGA, "Bar" Currency, 1-5, 9.5"-10.5", $75 each, Dem. Rep. Congo
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KATANGA "Bar" Currency 1, 10", SOLD
KATANGA "Bar" Currency 2, 10.5", SOLD
KATANGA "Bar" Currency 3, 10.25", SOLD
KATANGA "Bar" Currency 4, 10.5", SOLD
KATANGA "Bar" Currency 5, 9.5", SOLD
These simple iron shaped forms were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. The Katanga cross currencies are much better known.
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