Details
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 3ʺD × 19ʺH
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Congo
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Brass
- Copper
- Iron
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Copper
- Condition Notes
- Great condition with signs of age and use. Great condition with signs of age and use. less
- Description
- Solid copper and brass Katanga cross from Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally used as currency and traded for flour, goat, … more Solid copper and brass Katanga cross from Democratic Republic of Congo. Originally used as currency and traded for flour, goat, chickens or weapons by the Luba, Kuba and Songye people of DRC for hundreds of years. Beautiful collectors piece mounted on an iron display stand. less
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