Katanga Cross Currency 02 Songye masks originate from the

Songye masks originate from the Congo and are hand-carved from indigenous wood

Suitable for both residential and commercial use

as a vintage object minor imperfections may occur

every 3 to 4 months the Karamajong people will move their cattle in search of water and pasture and they are skilled in creating functional pieces that are easy to transport from materials readily found in their harsh desert environment

Katanga Cross Currency 02 Songye masks originate from theThis Katanga Cross is also known as Handa and has four roughly equal arms each flaring up slightly at the ends. These crosses are made by pouring melted copper into moulds which were made in the sand. Their traditional use was as currency in the late 19th and 20th century and they take their name Katanga, a copper mining region in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.