African Currency

Displayed on custom metal stands. African Currency encompasses a variety of metal objects used in traditional Africa to trade and store wealth.

African iron currency form from the Kwele people of Gabon.

African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron.

African iron currency on stand.

This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions. These particular Mbol...

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

This is a large West African iron currency item in the form of two entwined snakes, a very rare form of this type of currency.

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa, early 20 century. Cowrie shells were a type of currency in West Africa, and when ...

The inspiration for this piece, as well as the entire pedestal collection, is from African furniture, tools, and currency which Lehrecke has been collecting for years.

The inspiration for this piece, as well as the entire pedestal collection, is from African furniture, tools, and currency which Lehrecke has been collecting for years.

The inspiration for the entire pedestal collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years.

The inspiration for the entire pedestal collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years.

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

African currency, coiled metal bracelet. Cast Bronze.

20th-century African currency Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Unusually large 20th century copper African currency. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In modern organic design.

20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal.

Old African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper. 20th Century.

An antique African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper.

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".         

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand.

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

A set of three African Currency copper ankle cuffs. all three pieces are well worn and all three present cracks, the smaller one has a very unique design near the rim and out of the...

Initially crafted as foot cuffs, these African coins evolved over time, growing in size and weight, ultimately transforming into symbols of wealth and serving as a form of currency.

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso.

Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value.

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

Many pre-colonization African currencies were formed after objects of inherent value.

While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

These African currencies date range from the 1700s-1900s.

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 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.

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand.

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely, rich patina.

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world renowned collector and author Roberto Ballarini.

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo.

An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century.

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo.

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

19th c., Niger Region, currencies of forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric decoration, terminating in a horseshoe-shaped blade.

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

A pair of African manilla trade currencies from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa.

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...

The Tikar people of Cameroon The Tikar are a Central African people who inhabit the Adamawa Region and Northwest Region of Cameroon.

Two sizes of coiled bracelet currency mounted on stands. These copper alloy bracelets were used as currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Verdi green patina. Large bracelet - $2450. ...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stands.