A KUBA or TITELA TOP OF A SPEAR, DRC

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R2,300 - R2,500

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A KUBA or TITELA TOP OF A SPEAR, DRC

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made from copper alloys, used as currency (spear money) or in ceremonies, the blade has raised edges, four holes, double flared ends
height 32.5 cm
See the entire form in a drawing in Ballara, Robert The Perfect Form, on the Track of Africa's Tribal Currencies, Galleria Africa Curios, Mila, 2009, p 204

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Auction Ends: 27th Aug 23 from 7pm

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Ends 27th Aug 2023 from 7pm