A Collection of Primitive Money

Miscellaneous, West Africa (Lulua tribe), Zappozap, ceremonial axe, with an iron head, upper spoke coiled, central spoke decorated with a human head both sides, and copper encased wooden handle. Some damage to blade, otherwise a fine example of this spectacular form of pre-colonial African money (£200-300)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Primitive Money.

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