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Description : Two African Iron Currencies  One, a Bongo (Southern Sudan/ Democratic Republic of Congo) iron spade currency (locally known as loggoh kulluty), 19th century, the other, a Kwele/Kuba (Democratic Republic of Congo) bird currency, 19th century. Both in excellent condition, with attractive variegated brown patinas. Provenance: Bongo - Christies, South Kensington, Tribal Art, October 10, 1992, lot #170 Exhibited: Bird currency - African Metal: Cast, Forged, and Appliqued, Leonard Kahan Gallery, New York, NY, October 1994 Heights: 12 ½ and 19 ¾ inches HID01801242017

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