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Beschreibung : , Additional Information: A forged iron knife currency from the Kuba of the DR ,Congo. ,This form is known as Ikula, and the decorated engraving on the blade suggests it could have been made as currency rather than as a true weapon. , Metal, in whatever form, has value and, particularly among traditional societies, iron had value, in that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe, a spear point, or machete. These ,metal ,tools and weapons carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well. , ,
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Titel : Kuba Forged Iron Knife Ikula Currency Congo , Zeitraum : Unknown
Medien : Iron, wood handle wrapped with brass wire.
Größe : 16.5 inches long x 4 inches wide
Condition report : Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. one end of metal handle wrap is loose. scraped wood, stains, rust, general wear
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Verkaufsdatum : 27/11/2016 Jetzt kostenlos anmelden und sofort loslegen!
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