Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 GJPaw Auctions is very pleased to offer an authentic copper Handa Cross from the Katanga people, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. The name derives from Katanga, a rich copper mining region in the south-eastern portion of the DRC. This form of currency known as the Katanga Cross can be traced back to the 11th-14th Century A.D. Various examples were excavated from tombs in the region of Upemba and the valleys of the upper courses of the Zambesi. They were also found in the south-east region of Zaire (now the Republic of Congo). These pieces of currency were typically made of copper that came from malachite deposits. These X-shaped ingots were cast by local coppersmiths by pouring molten copper into sand molds. The size varies as the value of the currency does. Typically, with 3 Katanga Crosses, one could buy a goat, and 4 to 5 one could buy a cow. The currency was found all over the Shaba region but was well-known and used as currency all over equatorial Africa all the way to the Angola Coast. This superb piece measures 7.5 inches in width by 7.6 inches in depth (19.05 cm by 19.3 cm). It also comes with a specially designed, hand-made, museum stand. It is generally in very good condition and shows wear consistent to a dating from the late-19th century, including surface scratches, rubbing and patina color variation. A superb collector’s piece, it would make a fine addition to any collection of African art. GJPaw Auctions has been in the Art business for over 25 years and is now expanding its operation to eBay. Our goal is to bring the same experience and excitement of collecting that we have been delivering in-person to collectors across the Globe at Primitive in Chicago. Every object we sell online has been carefully hand-selected with special attention to detail, quality, significance, and authenticity. We ship worldwide. Add GJPaw to Sellers you Follow and please take a moment to look at our other auction and Buy it Now items. A1100-102
Price: 495 USD
Location: Chicago, Illinois
End Time: 2024-10-20T17:56:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Tribe: Katanga
Maker: Katanga
Material: Copper
Original/Reproduction: Original
Color: Copper
