A beautiful old Katanga Cross which was used as a means of payment for centuries in former Belgian Congo. They were already used as currency in the 14th century. They exist in several dimensions and shapes. The smallest is a few mm in size and weighs a few grams, the largest more than 10 kg.
A Katanga cross was used as a means of payment in Congo until the sixties of the 20th century.
| Object |
Cross Currency |
| Ethnic group: |
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| Country: |
DR Congo |
| Material: |
Iron |
| Period: |
Early 20th century |
| Sold with stand: |
No |
| Dimensions: |
23x16x1 cm |
| Weight: |
900 gram |
| Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |
Shrine figure - Wood - Igbo - Nigeria
