MANGBETU KNIFE CURRENCY 32, DRC

Photographs © Tim Hamill

 Mangbetu
Knife 32
12" high
$325
SOLD

This Mangbetu knife currency has been vetted as authentic with evidence of significant age and use.

Despite some wood loss, the handle is stable.

These iron "weapons" were called "trombash" and were recognized and used as currency as well as functional knives.

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