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Arsenal of Tribal Knife & Axe Money

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Arsenal of Tribal Knife & Axe Money
SOLD
635.00USD+ buyer's premium (127.00)
This item SOLD at 2021 Mar 12 @ 13:15UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
Lot: 4279
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Title: Arsenal of Tribal Knife & Axe Money
Description: Nigeria and Congo, Mongo Tribe: Mongo Tribal Knife with Sheath; two additional Mongo Tribal Knives of different patterns, Opitz pp. 184-85 (Opitz doubts use as currency); Mongo Kondu/Kundu Axe, with head and handle decorated with brass tacks and with cutouts on blade, Opitz pp. 17-18; an additional impressive Mongo Kondu/Kundu Axe, also with studded haft and cutouts on blade; Zaire, Bengala spear head, Opitz p. 313-14; North East Zaire, Trombash: Status and Currency Knife of the Mangbetu, Bushongo and other tribes, its form showing influence of throwing knives, Quiggin p. 68, Opitz p. 357. 6 pcs.
Low Estimate: 500
High Estimate: 1000
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