African Currency

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla

20th century armband currency, Kenga culture, Chad, Africa The artistry of this man's armband

Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris

A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th

Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large

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

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa This very graceful

Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three Puddle-cast brass

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid

Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron

A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom

Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm

An African manilla trade currency from the Yoruba People of Nigeria, West Africa. traded as

used in Africa as currency and as symbols of fertility. Presented on a custom black metal stand

finial terminations. They were used as a currency in West African countries from the 15th up to the late

Pair of authentic African Mbole copper currency ankle bracelets mounted on a custom iron stand with

A large old and interesting metal African currency mounted on a custom stand. Pieces like these

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

Very graphic Minimalist Primitive presence on this African currency ( potentially The Gan people

Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper " Round" Shaped. Priced Separately

Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.

An interesting bronze "cuff" with insect. These where used as currency as metal was so unusual

11.5" h x 10" w (left)
14" h x 11" w (middle)
12" h x 10" w (right)

27.75" h (left)
34" h (middle)
29.5" h (ritght

List $695.
Net $451.

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

List $695. EACH
NET $ 451 EACH

Early 20th century African currency from the Kissi tribe. Priced Individually

African Cuff Currency on Stand

Various sizes of African bronze currency used in trade. Now on custom stands. Price is for each.

A pair of african bronze currency with spikes.

A large and interesting African bronze currency

This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made

, these anklets are used as currency in areas of the equatorial forest.

Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes

North African IBO Currency Sculpture.

A beautifully presented group of "Kissipennies" from Sierra Leone. These individual wrought iron stalks were used to pay doweries.

best known form of African tribal currency. For centuries these crosses served as indications of wealth

Appreciated as coming from the earth, and for their tangible liquidity as a store for making things, these mediums of exchange have exceptionally stable value.
Giving the abi...

This Copper Anklet, was used for female ritual as well as currency by the Mbole in congo in the

A collection of 14 antique West African iron Kissi-Penny currency - circa 1900. Individual

This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the

19th C. Nigerian copper currency in the shape of a shield

Forged metal sculpture made in Nigeria in the 1800's. This piece was used for major purchases (such as land or animal) or to signify a transfer of wealth at major events such as bir...

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand 'Congo'

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand ' Demoncratic

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand.

. Each African group had its own currency, but the values in African money were far more complex than

DR Congo, 19th century Raffia currency cloth. Tetela peoples. Measures: H 59 x W 24 cm.

a Rare pair of finely made currency from Africa. A challenge even with today's technology to make