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Ngala double sided sword / Currency - Copper, Wood - Ngombe - Congo

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Ngala double sided sword / Currency - Copper, Wood - Ngombe - Congo

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Description

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo.
Very nice specimen with great patina!
Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray.
It was also used as a means of exchange: ” Currency”. The owner of this item was given some form of social status.

Object

Ngale double sided sword / currency

Ethnic group:

Ngobme

Country:

DR Congo

Material:

Wood, Copper

Estimated period:

Second half 20th century

Sold with stand:

No

Dimensions:

62x21x6 cm

Weight:

600 gram

Condition:

Good condition, used with some signs of wear

Reserve: $140.00

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