SKU: 146944
Kuba Ceremonial Spear Congo 60 inch
Height: 60.5
Width: 2.0
Depth: 2.0
Width: 2.0
Depth: 2.0
$195.00
Description
Metal, in whatever form, has value and, particularly among traditional societies, iron had value, in that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe, a spear point, or machete. These metal tools and weapons carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well.
146944
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: metal, wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Oxidation, cracks
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.