A forged iron coin/spear. - Mbole - DR Congo

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Mbole iron coin spear from DR Congo, 49 cm high, diamond-shaped spearhead used as payment for major transactions, provenance Veilinghuis, in good condition.

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An antique diamond-shaped spearhead or coin.
enriched with a kind of outline-like 'lashes'.

Used as a means of payment for large important transactions during that period.

49 cm high.

An antique diamond-shaped spearhead or coin.
enriched with a kind of outline-like 'lashes'.

Used as a means of payment for large important transactions during that period.

49 cm high.

Details

Ethnic group/ culture
Mbole
Country of Origin
DR Congo
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
A forged iron coin/spear.
Height
49 cm
Provenance
Auction house
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Objects sold
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