Currency axes
Kuba people, D.R. Congo
Hand forged iron, wood
15" (38 cm) and 15.25" (38.5 cm) high
Early to mid 20th century
Provenance: Private collection, Los Angeles
Two currency axes used as currency and prestige items by the Kuba people. Both pieces possess a rich patina from use and there is a very worn, small face at the base of the handle of the axe with three dots.
#9177 $625
#9178 $600
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