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Currency Spears

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
currencies were formed after objects of inherent value. This spear-form piece represented the vital need for
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands

African Spear Currency on Stands

H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups living in the region
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo

H 36 in W 6 in D 0.5 in
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

H 82.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

H 27.75 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth
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Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword

An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword

H 75 in W 9 in D 9 in
Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger... Rajasthani School, 19th century
Located in Middletown, NY
annas. An anna (or ānna) was a currency unit formerly used in British India, equal to 1⁄16 of a rupee
Category

19th Century Rajput Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Gold

Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger... Rajasthani School, 19th century
Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger... Rajasthani School, 19th century

Three hunters; two with a spear and dagger... Rajasthani School, 19th century, 1890

H 12.63 in W 8.57 in
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this
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Antique Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand

H 13.25 in W 7 in D 2.5 in

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Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Ceremonial comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo Made of palm leaf midribs, this large, graphic comb has a pinched waist and is held together with finely wrapped wire. Presented o...
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Mid-20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

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Wire

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo
Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

Mid-20th Century Ceremonial Comb, Luba People, Zaire, D. R. Congo

H 12.75 in W 5.5 in D 2 in
Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period
Located in New York, NY
Greek bronze Illyrian Helmet Archaic period, circa 500-500 BC. Hammered from sheet-bronze, of domed form, with two parallel ribs to the bowl, a straight visor, two raised parallel ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Arms, Armor and W...

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Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period
Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

Greek Bronze Illyrian Helmet, Archaic Period

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 10.5 in
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
By Colin Burn Art
Located in Halls Head, Western Australia
The Pearl Royale chess set stands as one of the world’s finest jewelry artworks ever created. This masterpiece is hailed as the most valuable and opulent chess set in the world and l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Australian Victorian Games

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Gold

Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set
Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set

Pearl Royale 18K White Gold, Diamond, Sapphire and South Sea Pearl Chess Set

H 5.52 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself. It's a typical form to have a Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet...
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Mid-20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Cowhide

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet

H 60 in W 14 in D 5 in
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Nude Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print

Andy Warhol
Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print, 1977

H 10 in W 8 in
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Located in London, GB
This outstanding fossilised skeleton is that of the ancestral crocodile species Steneosaurus bollensis that lived during the early Jurassic period. The skeleton, complete with armour...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art

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Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.
Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

Giant Crocodile Fossil Wall Plate, Germany. 180 Million Years Old.

H 70.87 in W 125.99 in D 2.17 in
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
By Baule Tribe
Located in Sharon, CT
A fine Baule female figure. Provenance: The Alexander S. Honig collection of African Art, May 18, 1993, Lot: 78, Sotheby's New York.
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance
Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

Baule Female Carved Wood Figure, African Sculpture Sotheby's Provenance

H 19.25 in W 3.75 in D 4.5 in
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Located in Milano, IT
Go-mai uchidashi do tosei gusoku Samurai armor decorated with an embossed rabbit Edo period, 19th century This samurai armor is complete and original, with consistent elements...
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

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Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit
Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit

Go-Mai Uchidashi Dō Tosei Gusoku Samurai Armor Decorated with an Embossed Rabbit

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H 60 in W 50 in D 150 in
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
By Senufo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...
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Antique Late 19th Century Malian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ebony

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century
Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

Senufo Female Fertility Statue in Carved Wood, Late 19th Century

H 22.5 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce large vintage African tribal beaded ceremonial crown altar headdress, the Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, Mid-20th Century, featuring intricate sculptural form decorat...
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

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Shell, Beads

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress
African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

African Tribal Yoruba Beaded Ceremonial Crown Altar Headdress

H 29 in W 10.5 in D 12.25 in
19th Century African Shona Dagger
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th Century dagger from the Shona people of Zimbabwe. It features beautiful carvings, a rich aged patina and a handmade steeped blade.
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Antique 1890s Zimbabwean Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Metal

19th Century African Shona Dagger
19th Century African Shona Dagger

19th Century African Shona Dagger

H 19 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...
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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wool

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century
African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

African Tribal Yoruba, Nigeria Rider Figure Offering Bowl Early 20th Century

H 10.5 in W 6 in D 6 in
Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols
By G. None
Located in Bronx, NY
These vintage early to mid-19th century French percussion cap dueling pistols are presented in their original carrying case. Each is beautifully designed with a decorative etched elo...
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Steel

Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols
Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols

Vintage Parisian Dueling Pistols

H 3.13 in W 18.25 in D 9.88 in
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
That's a true antique copper coin from Zaire, very rare: a modern simple sculpture ! I saw only another one like this, but it was not authentic: done for tourists in another part of...
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Vintage 1920s Congolese Archaistic Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin
African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin

African Sculpture Zaire Antique Copper Coin

H 8.27 in W 7.88 in D 5.12 in
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head From the Chokwe Culture of Angola. A fine, old, much used comb with a glossy, glasslike patina. Of traditional form with...
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Early 20th Century Angolan Other Tribal Art

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Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head
Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

Early 20th Century African Antique Wood Comb with Human Head

H 5 in W 2.25 in D 0.5 in
Roman Gladiator Armour in Brass
Located in East Hampton, NY
Anatomically correct chest plate/armor of a "True" Roman Gladiator, this Hollywood movie prop, is a wonderful full-sized brass piece with original leather straps.
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Vintage 1960s American Classical Roman Busts

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Brass

Roman Gladiator Armour in Brass
Roman Gladiator Armour in Brass

Roman Gladiator Armour in Brass

H 20 in W 17 in D 15 in

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Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
currencies were formed after objects of inherent value. This spear-form piece represented the vital need for
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900

H 89 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century
Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century

Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu Large African Currency Spear, 19th Century

H 55 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Topoke Spear Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
These forged iron blades, also referred to as doa or ngbele, were used for barter (on occasion for brides), not as the weapons they appear to be. This collection of 3 are in excellen...
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Vintage 1930s Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Topoke Spear Currency
Topoke Spear Currency

Topoke Spear Currency

H 57 in W 11 in
Topoke spear currency, Congo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A pair of nicely-preserved Topoke Spears comes from the Congo. These metal spears were used as an
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Antique 19th Century Folk Art Sculptures

Topoke spear currency, Congo
Topoke spear currency, Congo

Topoke spear currency, Congo

H 59 in W 9 in
African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the
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Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo
African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo

African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo

H 58.5 in W 9 in D 6 in
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