Kuba People Royal Bridal Money/Sword

Title

Kuba People Royal Bridal Money/Sword

Subject

Kuba People

Description

One of a kind, hand-forged iron blade with encrusted brown and silver patina, with a wood handle. “Weapons” such as this one were used as currency for barter and other transactions.

Source

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Files

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Citation

“Kuba People Royal Bridal Money/Sword,” Virtual AARLCC, accessed May 17, 2024, https://browardcountylibrary.omeka.net/items/show/163.