**Originally Listed At $500**

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. 1950 CE. A forged iron sword made to be used as currency, also known as a prestige blade. The long blade widens towards its guard, with a diamond-shaped upper portion and long, diagonal incisions along one side. A bow-shaped wooden handle with a wrapped wicker grip completes the weapon. Size: 4.9" W x 34.5" H (12.4 cm x 87.6 cm)

Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased in 2006 from Hemingway Gallery, New York, New York, USA

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Rich patina on all surfaces. Some small chips, nicks, and scratches commensurate with age but overall in fine condition. Very slight bend in the blade just above the diamond-shaped upper portion.