SKU: 148991
Bangi Figural Prestige Knife Currency Congo
Height: 20.0
Width: 11.0
Depth: 2.0
Width: 11.0
Depth: 2.0
$250.00
Description
A wonderful Figural Prestige Knife Currency from the Bangi people of Congo. In addition to offering protection, this piece could have represented stature and ranking within the group. The knife currency measures 20 inches in length.
The Bangi of Congo, numbering 117,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 222,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Bangi. The primary religion practiced by the Bangi is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Height (In)
20.0
Width (In)
11.0
Depth (In)
2.0
148991
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Bangi
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: metal, wood, copper
Condition
Damage/Repair: Oxidation, rust, and dirt. See photos for details
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.