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Very rare ancient anvil hammer of a blacksmith (primitive currency) - SONGYE / LUBA - Former Belgian Congo  
18th century - Very good condition - Great ancient patina of wear 
Material:  Metal. 
Dimensions: 36 x 7 cm.  
Weight:  3,4 kilograms. 
Provenance: Private Belgian collection. 
Sold with a certificate of authenticity.  
This anvil hammer, which first function was to be the tool of a blacksmith, may have been used later on for important commercial trades (the ancient patina does not indicate that this object was recently used as a forge tool).

18th century - Very good condition - Great ancient patina of wear

Very rare ancient anvil hammer of a blacksmith, in metal (primitive currency) - SONGYE / LUBA - Former Belgian Congo

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Very rare ancient anvil hammer of a blacksmith, in metal (primitive currency) - SONGYE / LUBA - Former Belgian Congo

956 objects

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