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Currency / Ngulu Sword – Copper, Wood – Ngombe – Congo

 250,00

Out of stock

SKU: 29.2 Category: Tags: , , , ,
Description

Beautiful, ceremonial sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo.
This Central African Ngombe Ngulu sword was reputedly used for executions. Later, it became a sign of prestige.
Very nice specimen with great patina!
It was also used as a means of exchange: ” Currency”. The owner of this item was given some form of social status.

Provenance: Justin Barhtels, former gallery owner Maastricht (NL).

OBJECT

Currency, Sword

ETHNIC GROUP/ CULTURE

Ngombe

REGION/ COUNTRY

Congo

MATERIAL

Copper, Metal,  Wood

CONDITION

Good

SOLD WITH STAND

No

DIMENSIONS

73×16×8 cm

WEIGHT

800 g
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