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African Currency, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency, 19th Century
African Currency, 19th Century
H 22 in W 13 in D 4 in
Pair of African Currency Cuffs
Located in Chicago, IL
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
Located in Elkhart, IN
A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5". Andrianna
Category

2010s Congolese Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Copper

Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
symbols of wealth and power. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.  
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife
H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
Located in Vancouver, BC
history; Iron currency tokens are among the most compelling and virtuosic of sub-Saharan blacksmiths
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Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Early 20th Century African Currency Piece on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century African wrought iron currency piece mounted on custom stand.
Category

Early 20th Century African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal African Currency.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
H 34.5 in W 4.38 in D 4.38 in
1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s double gong iron African Currency.
Category

Vintage 1940s African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 8 in
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a
Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire
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Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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
H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

Set of Three West African Manilla Currency Pieces on a Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of three 19th century West African bronze currency manillas, elegantly
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Copper Currency Sculpture
Located in Long Island City, NY
African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.
Category

20th Century Malian Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet
Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick design and
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
H 3.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in
African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of
Category

Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Pair West African Incised Iron and Copper Axe Form Currency Pieces Custom Mounts
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces. On custom mounts. In
Category

Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies. This iron currency, shaped like a stretched hide
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Fulani Currency
Fulani Currency
H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5 in
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Copper

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom
Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
Collection of Burkina Faso Currency
H 20.5 in W 4 in D 3.5 in
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category

Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 in
Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
H 25.5 in W 17.75 in D 2.75 in
Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Collectible J...

Materials

Marble

Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Collectible J...

Materials

Marble

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Antique African Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Collection of Three Lobi Snake Currencies on Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage
Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique African Small Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African small thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional Tribal Art piece, an African ceremonial hat made out of hand-woven Raffia,the raffia
Category

1990s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Raffia

Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
Tribal Raffia Hat from Africa
H 22.84 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Primitive Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society. Excellent patina and traces of vert
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Spanish word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

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Africa Currency For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Africa currency you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and copper, every Africa currency was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Africa currency, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Africa currency bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one Africa currency that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Africa Currency?

Prices for a Africa currency start at $350 and top out at $6,735 with the average selling for $1,213.