Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka" #7C, Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka" #7C, Ngbaka, D.R. Congo

$650.00

  • 20th century

  • Iron, accumulation

  • 15.5 x 6.75 in. / 39 x 15 cm

  • Height on custom display stand: 17 in. / 43 cm

This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, The Perfect Form, 2009).

Additional currencies of this type are available in our Decor section, which can be seen here.

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SKU: SQ4520138

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