MANGBETU CURRENCY
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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
16.5", $100
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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