(left) MANGBETU CURRENCY 9, Iron & wood, 15", $100
(right) MANGBETU CURRENCY 10, Iron & wood, 12.5", $100, SOLD
MANGBETU, KNIFE CURRENCY, Dem. Rep. Congo
These iron "weapons" were called "trombash" and were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. Items are numbered left to right. Nos. 7, 8 & 9 have cracked or broken handles.
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