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WALPOLES

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Item Details

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


 

  • Period:
    • Price: £950.00
    • €1,092 Euro
    • $1,301 US Dollar
  • Location: London