mangbetu knife currency

mangbetu #7, $100.00
mangbetu #8, out of stock
material: iron and wood
size: 14.5" and 16.5"
vendor:
item #AC2-876

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These iron "weapons" were called "trombash" and were recognized and used as currency for rare but major transactions. Items are numbered left to right. Both of these knives have cracked handles.