Topoke purse sword - Lot 1

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Topoke purse sword - Lot 1
Topoke purse sword Elegantly shaped wrought-iron blade reminiscent of a fine large sword blade. In very good condition, it displays a beautiful, shaded black patina, the result of time and use. Presented on a custom-made metal stand. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire). Height: 167 cm. Topoke swords were used by various tribal groups in the Congo (Nkutshu, Topoke and Songo Meno peoples) as currency. They were used to conclude important transactions, such as land sales or marriage proposals. This primitive currency, forged from a single piece of iron, is very old.
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