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Topoke Spear Money

Stock No

4278

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2015
  • £950.00
  • €1,108 Euro
  • $1,188 US Dollar

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Item Description

A good example of a piece of spear money from the Topoke tribe, North Eastern Congo, (Zaire), circa 1910.
These large forged iron blades, finely worked with decorative parallel channels running around the outer left-hand edge of each side, were used well into the 20th century as currency, especially during wedding ceremonies, when 20-30 might be needed to buy a bride. Approximately twice the price of a large boat! 69 inches x almost 14 in

Item Info

Seller

WALPOLES

Seller Location

London, London

Period

First quarter 20th Century

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)207 7275263

+44 (0)7831 561042

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