Liganda Blade Currency - Various Peoples - D.R. Congo
Liganda Blade Currency - Various Peoples - D.R. Congo
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Liganda Blade Currency - Various Peoples - D.R. Congo

$350.00
Used by various peoples such as the Turumbu/Liganda, Topoke, Mbole & Lokele.

The Liganda were made until about 1920, its use virtally stopped after the introduction of European goods. They were made in the shape of a spear point. The larger pieces were called Doa (for big one). 30 Doa = 1 slave 40-60 Doa = 1 bride 20 Doa = canoe

Ex James Schmidt Collection, who was himself a master blacksmith, who appreciated the artistry of African iron works such as this.

58"H x 9"W

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