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African Bronze Currency

Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two elongated, crossing points that meet like a ritual gesture.

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another like a conversation paused mid-breath.

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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

West African Bronze Currency Bracelet, Gan People, Burkina Faso, on Custom Stand
West African Bronze Currency Bracelet, Gan People, Burkina Faso, on Custom Stand

West African Bronze Currency Bracelet, Gan People, Burkina Faso, on Custom Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large West African Bronze Currency Bracelet, Gan People, Burkina Faso, on Custom Stand An exceptional and sculptural bronze currency bracelet attributed to the Gan people of Burkina ...

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20th Century Burkinabe Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Currency Bracelet - Patinaed Decorative Sculpture
African Bronze Currency Bracelet - Patinaed Decorative Sculpture

African Bronze Currency Bracelet - Patinaed Decorative Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

African Art African Currency bronze 10.50h x 10w x 2.75d in 12.50h x 10w x 4d in (on stand AFR167

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Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Currency Cuff, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century
African Bronze Currency Cuff, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century

African Bronze Currency Cuff, Hand-Crafted, Early 20th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This exquisite Yoruba beaded king’s hat is a masterwork of royal artistry, embodying the prestige, spirituality, and ceremonial grandeur of Yoruba court culture. Densely adorned with...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Raffia, Beads

African Bronze Currency Rich Brown Patina on a Display Stand
African Bronze Currency Rich Brown Patina on a Display Stand

African Bronze Currency Rich Brown Patina on a Display Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

African Art African Currency bronze 8.50h x 8.50w x 5d in 12.50h x 8.50w x 5d in (on stand) AFR166

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Currency, Geometric Motifs, Well Patinaed, on a Display Stand
African Bronze Currency, Geometric Motifs, Well Patinaed, on a Display Stand

African Bronze Currency, Geometric Motifs, Well Patinaed, on a Display Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Today, its sculptural elegance endures as a testament to the creativity and cultural sophistication of the societies that produced it. African Art African Currency bronze 6.75h x 6....

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Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

African Currency, Large Bronze Cuff on Stand, Well Patinaed
African Currency, Large Bronze Cuff on Stand, Well Patinaed

African Currency, Large Bronze Cuff on Stand, Well Patinaed

Located in Chicago, IL

This elegant African bronze currency cuff is a compelling example of how wealth, status, and artistry were intertwined in traditional African societies.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze
Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze

Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Senufo/baule Locking Currency Bracelet: a time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarifica...

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange in the tribe as well as body o...

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

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African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900
African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900

African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900

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H 6 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in

African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency, attributed to the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia.

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands
Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands

Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful set of two 19th century West African cast bronze currency bracelets from the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire, on custom mounts.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand. This art object was sourced in the spi...

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency Mounted on Acrylic
African Currency Mounted on Acrylic

African Currency Mounted on Acrylic

Located in Dallas, TX

African currency, coiled metal bracelet. Cast Bronze.

Category

Early 20th Century African Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

African Antique Currency On Stand
African Antique Currency On Stand

African Antique Currency On Stand

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H 19.1 in W 14.57 in D 4.34 in

African Antique Currency On Stand

Located in London, GB

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency

Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency

By Tikar people

Located in Miami, FL

A sculptural ceremonial bronze necklace from the Tikar People. Very beautiful and decorative piece of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon...

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Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive coiled copper manilla currency piece with gorgeous patina, early 20th century, Igbo People, Nigeria. The striking manilla currency crafted of heavy copper f...

Category

Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Copper

African Bronze Currency Sculpture, Circular Form, Rich Patina Decor
African Bronze Currency Sculpture, Circular Form, Rich Patina Decor

African Bronze Currency Sculpture, Circular Form, Rich Patina Decor

Located in Chicago, IL

African Art African Currency bronze 8.75w x 8.75h x 5d in 12.75h x 8.75w x 5d in (on stand) AFR174

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand. This African currency was sou...

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ancient African bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand. This art object was sourced in the spir...

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa
20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa

20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th century armband currency, Kenga culture, Chad, Africa The artistry of this man's armband creates an elegant zoomorphic form reminiscent of buffalo horns. The level of detail in...

Category

20th Century Chadian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria
African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Austin, TX

A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century. The large currency piece formed as a coiled spring and comprised of tw...

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Interesting Old African Bronze Currency
Interesting Old African Bronze Currency

Interesting Old African Bronze Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large and interesting African bronze currency

Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Bronze Currency
Pair of African Bronze Currency

Pair of African Bronze Currency

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H 10 in W 11.5 in D 5 in

Pair of African Bronze Currency

Located in Highland Park, IL

A pair of african bronze currency with spikes.

Category

Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures

Group of African Bronze 'Currency'
Group of African Bronze 'Currency'

Group of African Bronze 'Currency'

Located in San Francisco, CA

Various sizes of African bronze currency used in trade. Now on custom stands.

Category

Early 20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Interesting Old Bronze African Currency
Interesting Old Bronze African Currency

Interesting Old Bronze African Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting and large old African bronze currency mounted on a later custom steel stand.

Category

Early 20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Bronze Sculpture

Bronze Sculpture

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H 16.5 in D 3 in Dm 9 in

Bronze Sculpture

Located in New York, NY

African Bronze "Currency" Sculpture on stand

Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Large African Currency
Large African Currency

Large African Currency

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H 41 in W 4 in D 4 in

Large African Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome example of bronze African Currency in the shape of a spiral supported on a custom steel stand.

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Interesting Africa Currency
Interesting Africa Currency

Interesting Africa Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

An interesting bronze "cuff" with insect. These where used as currency as metal was so unusual. We are also told that the cuffs played a role in ancestor worship.

Category

20th Century African Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa
Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa

Heavy Cast Bronze Currency from Gabon, West-Central Africa

Located in New York, NY

Large heavy cast bronze currency anklet from the Kota people of Gabon, West-Central Africa, circa 1930s.

Category

Antique 1630s Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Anklet Currency, 20th Century
African Bronze Anklet Currency, 20th Century

African Bronze Anklet Currency, 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Similar to traditional African metalwork pieces, this bronze anklet sculpture served as a form of currency.

Category

20th Century Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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African Bronze Currency For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African bronze currency you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An African bronze currency — often made from metal, bronze and iron — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the African bronze currency you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African bronze currency, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one African bronze currency that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is an African Bronze Currency?

Prices for an African bronze currency can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $1,850, while the average can fetch as much as $890.