Price
£950.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Topoke Liganda: Spear Money.
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.
Stock number
4278The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
