The Katanga is a rich mining region in the south-eastern portion of the Democratic Republic of Congo along the Kasai River. It is the classic currency associated with the region and probably the best-known form of African tribal currency. For centuries these cross currencies served as indications of wealth and were used for dowry payments and trade. Since they have been found in burial sites, they have also been associated with funerary rituals.
- Material: copper
- Age:50-60 yrs
- Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Condition: Good
- SKU: LMCL-039
- Weight: 1.7 kg
- Dimensions: 10 x 29 x 1.2 cm