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A KATANGA CROSS CURRENCY FORM

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A Katanga Cross, also called a handa, is a cast copper ingot in the shape of a cross which was once used as a form of currency in the Congo region. The cross measures 9 x 7 inches.

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A KATANGA CROSS CURRENCY FORM

Name: A KATANGA CROSS CURRENCY FORM
SKU: 67375017
Price: 50 USD
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