MANGBETU CURRENCY

 

Mangbetu 17
14" h,
$200

 

Mangbetu 18
13.5" h,
$200

 

Mangbetu 16
16" h.
SOLD

The objects below are all SOLD. They are left here for reference and education purposes.

Mangbetu 1
SOLD

Mangbetu 2
SOLD

Mangbetu 3
SOLD

Mangbetu 4
SOLD

Mangbetu 5
SOLD

Mangbetu 6
SOLD

Mangbetu 7
SOLD

Mangbetu 8,
SOLD

Mangbetu 9
SOLD

Mangbetu 10
SOLD

Mangbetu 8
SOLD

Mangbetu 11
SOLD

Mangbetu 12
SOLD

Mangbetu 13
SOLD

Mangbetu 14
SOLD

Photographs © Tim Hamill

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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