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.

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...

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...