African Tribal Art - Copper Cross Currency, Handa, Katanga, D.R. Congo

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Cross currency
Katanga, D.R. Congo
"Puddle cast" copper alloy
Mid-20th century

7" (1
8 cm) across

These were called “handa” and were indicators of wealth, used as bride price, and traded for goods.
#9605      

$250


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