African Tribal Art - Katanga cross currency, The Congo (Zaire)

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Katanga cross currency
Congo (Zaire)

"Puddle" cast copper alloy
8" (20.2 cm) high as based, 7" (17.8 cm) wide
These pieces of currency were called “handa” and were indicators of wealth, used as bride price and traded for goods.
#9604

$300
 


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