Beautiful, figurative sword of 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 |
Figurative sword / currency |
Ethnic group: |
Ngobme |
Country: |
DR Congo |
Material: |
Wood, Copper |
Estimated period: |
Second half 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
No |
Dimensions: |
51x14x6 cm |
Weight: |
400 gram |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |