SKU: 140770
Kuba Spear Congo Jk Brown Collection
Height: 54.0
Width: 2.0
Width: 2.0
$150.00
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. 
Provenance: From the collection of JK Brown
Kathie and Jerry Brown have been collecting trade beads for more than 50 years. They had a business selling them for many years, called “Thunder and Lightning.” According to Jerry, “Kathie was the lightning, and I was the thunder!”  
 
Their collecting began in 1967 when they met a Peace Corps volunteer who was selling his collection to finance a school for African children - and the Browns bought it all. Over the years, they've amassed thousands of strands of Venetian and other European trade beads, as well as made-in-Africa beds and jewelry. They sold at Mountain Man rendezvous and other events. Africa Direct is very proud to be the new owners of this extraordinary collection.
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democractic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: wood, metal
Condition
Damage/Repair: Oxidation
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.