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African Babunda Raffia Currency
Woven ceremonial currency bundle made by the Babunda people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, used for bride prices and tribute to chiefs, a black metal stand
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (West Loop), Illinois
Height: 8 inches, Length: 40 inches, Width: 8 inches (height on stand)
Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use
Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic
Estimated Sale Time: 3:41 pm CST
Shipping Status: Shipping Quote
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Last modified: July 17, 2026, 3:08 pm
Woven ceremonial currency bundle made by the Babunda people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, used for bride prices and tribute to chiefs, a black metal stand
Property from: an Estate, Chicago (West Loop), Illinois
Height: 8 inches, Length: 40 inches, Width: 8 inches (height on stand)
Condition: overall light wear consistent with normal use
Category: Collectibles > Ethnographic
Estimated Sale Time: 3:41 pm CST
Shipping Status: Shipping Quote
Download High Resolution Photographs:
Photograph #1
Photograph #2
Last modified: July 17, 2026, 3:08 pm
Condition
overall light wear consistent with normal use
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African Babunda Raffia Currency
Estimate $600-$800
Starting Price
$300
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Carrie Young, ISA AMFine Art, Asian Arts
Ann HahnJewelry, Decorative Arts, China and Crystal
August Online Auction (Sale #351)
Aug 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTAddison, IL, United States
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