KUBA SWORD CURRENCY, DRC

 KUBA
Sword 38
24.5" high
$250

 KUBA
Sword 32
29" high
$300

KUBA
Sword 22
23" high
$250

 KUBA
Sword 35
27.5" high
$275

 KUBA
Sword 42
23" high
$250

KUBA
Sword 11
27" high
$275

KUBA
Sword 14
25" high
$275

KUBA
Sword 17
27" high
$275

 KUBA
Sword 18
26" high
$250

KUBA
Sword 21
23" high
$225

Photographs © Tim Hamill

KUBA, SWORD CURRENCY, DRC

Forms like these iron shaped "weapons" and blades were recognized and used as currency for barter, transactions and storage of wealth. Also referred to as "executioner's swords", this type would have been displayed ceremoniously to indicate the power of the king. 

We believe that, despite their appearance, most of these could have been made to be sold.

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