African Iron Currency

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. ...

An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as liganda or ngbele—from the Topoke, Turumbu, or Lokele peoples and related cultures ...

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) on custom metal stands.

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

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

A collection of African hand-forged iron bell currency on custom stands from the 20th century.

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.

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...

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

Toma, Kissi (Kisi,Ghisi, Gizi) Currency in forged iron made by the Toma tribe and spread from 1800 by the Kissi throughout the West African region and commercialised in Guinea, Sierr...

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

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole People lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole people lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

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.

Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding areas for centuries to purchase slaves, ivory, and other trade items. These pre colonial Afr...

Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, were used in trade for b...

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in eastern Nigeria. They are typically covered in brush-shaped lines, scratches, or eng...

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stable form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings,...

Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding areas for centuries, to purchase slaves, ivory, and other trade items. This pre-colonial Afr...

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

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century. Of traditional form, with an iron blade and a wood and ...

Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid 3.5" diameter ; and one hollow 4.5" diameter ; each on a custom iron stand. Excel...

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa This very graceful anthropomorphic gong currency has two different pitches when struck.  

Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Turn of the century
Africa, Zaire

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...

Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands.

This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made into useful items like tools and weapons. Because of its itility, iron became the ...

This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Referred to as "Doa" or "Bride Price", these were used by the ...

a Rare pair of finely made currency from Africa. A challenge even with today's technology to make, these finely crafted 19th century examples of currency are striking in their form, ...

Early 20th century copper currency on iron stand, The congo.

A collection of 14 antique West African iron Kissi-Penny currency - circa 1900. Individual currencies bundled and displayed on a high quality custom made stand.

African currency Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya is one of the most acclaimed and prolific interior designers in the world today. Juan Montoya ...

An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu cultures of the Isangi and Kisangani regions in what is now ...

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...

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...

This magnificent 16th-century German two-hand sword is a rare and historically important ceremonial weapon, hand crafted by renowned blade-smith Christoph Stantler (active circa 155...

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

John Dickinson king size four poster bed from the firehouse Hand carved and stained mahogany. Mattress size is California King. Shown in The New York Times Book of Interior Design an...

A pair of Papua New Guinea Mendi wooden war shields on custom stands from the mid-20th century. This pair of war shields originate from the Mendi region, within the Southern Highland...

Three different color bell jar lanterns with brass details. Stunning pigment like cobalt can be dated back as far as 1802, making these ceiling fixtures even more extrordinary. Me...

That's a true antique copper anklet from Zaire, very rare, as a modern simple sculpture . I have another one in my home . I saw some others like this, but there were not authentic:...

Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, the exquisiteness of this presentation sword conveys its ownership by an individual of great importance....

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...