African Iron Currency
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
texture and attractiveness of the design.
Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal African Currency.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
1940s double gong iron African Currency.
Category
Vintage 1940s African Tribal Art
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 or may have used as
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
$950
H 15 in W 10 in D 1 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 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
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These
Category
Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
$500
H 22 in W 7 in D 2 in
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
$1,950
H 18.5 in W 7.25 in D 3 in
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African Iron Currency Form
Located in Seattle, WA
African iron currency form from the Kwele people of Gabon. The large currency with a base of fish
Category
Antique 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Iron Currency from Sierra Leone/Guinea. Circa1900
Located in London, GB
African iron currency on stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Sierra Leonean Decorative Objects
19th Century Lobi People Tribal Currency of Entwined Snakes, Ex. Seward Kennedy
Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire
This is a large West African iron currency item in the form of two entwined snakes, a very rare
Category
Antique 1880s Ghanaian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Located in New York, NY
African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 23 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Located in San Francisco, CA
An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron, Wrought Iron
H 70.5 in W 12 in D 12 in
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron 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 Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 56.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art
Located in Morristown, NJ
19th c., Niger Region, currencies of forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of African hand-forged iron bell currency on custom stands from the 20th century. This
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 25.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These
Category
Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
H 21 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick
Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Allerum, 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 of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the
Category
20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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 Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom-Made Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Collection of Three Burkina Faso African Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. These serpent shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of African manilla trade currencies from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Copper
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa
Iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
West African Spiral Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a
Category
Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron, Copper
Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
African Currency Bracelet Set on Iron Stands, Azande, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two cast copper currency bracelets
Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo
Measures: One solid
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Other Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper, Iron
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
This very graceful
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
H 11 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
Antique African Iron Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures
Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
Giving the abi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Steel
African Mumuye CURRENCY
Located in Sarasota, FL
This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
iron currency in the form of throwing axes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a Rare pair of finely made currency from Africa. A challenge even with today's technology to make
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century Copper Currency on Iron Stand
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper currency on iron stand,
The congo.
Category
Antique 19th Century African More Desk Accessories
Bundle of 19th Century West African Kissi Penny Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A collection of 14 antique West African iron Kissi-Penny currency - circa 1900. Individual
Category
Antique 1890s Sierra Leonean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
African Currency
Located in New York, NY
African currency
Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of
Category
Antique 19th Century African Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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Materials
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African Iron Currency For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal African iron currency for your home. Each African iron currency for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and copper. Your living room may not be complete without an African iron currency — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right African iron currency, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is an African Iron Currency?
An African iron currency can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,280, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $6,735.
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