Mangbetu "trombash" Currency

MANGBETU CURRENCY

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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 & 11 have cracked or broken handles.

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