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Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal African Currency.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
H 34.5 in W 4.38 in D 4.38 in
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

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

20th Century-African, Iron Object Made by the Lobi Tribe of Burkina Faso, Africa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
An iron figurine made in Africa around the 20th century. In many countries in Africa, iron objects
Category

20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Poto African Iron Sword, Congo Africa on Stand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Poto African sword, Congo Africa on stand. A forged iron sword with fine incised design, inlaid
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies. This iron currency, shaped like a stretched hide
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

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' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

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

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom
Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in
Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies
Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
H 25.5 in W 17.75 in D 2.75 in
19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
Located in Vancouver, BC
history; Iron currency tokens are among the most compelling and virtuosic of sub-Saharan blacksmiths
Category

Antique Late 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
H 16.93 in W 14.97 in D 0.79 in
Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
Category

20th Century African Sculptures

Materials

Wood

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. On custom mounts. In
Category

Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Vintage Iron African Table Lamps
Located in London, GB
Step back in time with our captivating Vintage Iron African Table Lamps! While the exact date of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Table Lamps

Materials

Iron

Modernist Sculptural African Drum, Wire Iron Stand
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early African Drum,, Hand made,,Modernist iron stand,, Functional,,amazing sound as well as
Category

Mid-20th Century Congolese Organic Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Iron

African Shield
Located in New York, NY
19th Century African Shield. Property from esteemed interior designer Juan Montoya. Juan Montoya
Category

Antique 19th Century African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Shield
African Shield
H 32 in W 12.5 in D 2 in
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Replicated of African Carved Wooden and Iron Birthing Stool, Dark Walnut Finish, 4 in Stock
Category

Early 2000s American Stools

Materials

Wood

African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
African Carved Wooden and Iron Stool
H 35.5 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Pair of Antique South African Railway Cast Iron Locomotive Plaques or Badges
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
foundry marks, but are presumed to have been cast in South Africa in circa 1910. The badge "1904" is
Category

Early 20th Century South African Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

Heavy North African Coffee Table with Inset Iron Grill
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A heavy North African coffee table with inset iron grill This is an unusual Piece made from a
Category

Mid-20th Century Folk Art Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Iron

Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
spear point form is made in iron. It was used as a marriage contract payment. The thin folded wings on
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Wrought Iron

Kenyan African Turkana Leather and Iron Fighting Shield Regency Hardwood Base
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron
Category

Antique 1880s Kenyan Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
massive iron forms weighing as much as 100 pounds. These "Primitive" monies were both aesthetic and
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife
H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category

Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects

Materials

Shell

Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 2.37 in
African Maasai Necklace Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Maasai tribal necklaces mounted on stands. These very colorful African necklaces feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary African Tribal Tribal Art

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

1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 8 in
Early 20th Century African Currency Piece on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century African wrought iron currency piece mounted on custom stand.
Category

Early 20th Century African Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Pair of Carved Ebony Bookends as African Warriors
Located in Montreal, QC
Pair of carved ebony bookends modelled as African warriors, resting on their haunches, with glass
Category

20th Century African Bookends

Materials

Iron

Vintage Northern African Window Wooden Vitrine
Located in High Point, NC
in Northern Africa, the handsome cabinet with its carved cornice and deep paneling is painted a shade
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Beaux Arts Vitrines

Materials

Metal

Early 18th Century Large African Wheel
Located in New York, NY
Early 18th century large African wheel on iron stand.
Category

Antique Early 18th Century African Mounted Objects

Antique Tribal Jardiniere, African Ironwood, Decorative Bowl, Planter, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique tribal jardiniere. An African, ironwood and cast iron bound decorative bowl
Category

Antique Late 19th Century North African Tribal Planters, Cachepots and J...

Materials

Iron

Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga Serpent Sculptures on Custom Iron Stands
Located in Miami, FL
Western African, Guinea or Senegal Baga serpent sculptures on Custom Iron Stands Offered for
Category

Late 20th Century Guinean Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Pair of African Antelope Horns Mounted on Base of Stainless Steel
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of African antelope horns mounted on base of stainless steel. Measures: H 97cm, D 13cm.  
Category

Antique Early 1900s African Colonial Revival Taxidermy

Materials

Iron

Large Modernist Carved Serpentine Stone African Shona Head on Iron Base Zimbabwe
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Standing 21 inches tall including the custom made iron base this Shona head is carved in Serpentine
Category

Mid-20th Century Zimbabwean Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Moroccan African Art Metal Sconce
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art wall shade metal sconce shade. These Moroccan Art pieces could be used as wall
Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful banded tiger- iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Large Gold Tiger Iron Slab from South Africa Mounted on Custom Acrylic Stand
By Pietra Gallery
Located in Polanco, CDMX
Beautiful Banded Tiger- Iron slab from South Africa It´s a combination of Gold Tiger Eye
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Organic Modern Natural Specimens

Materials

Acrylic

Vintage African Mounted Wooden Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely vintage African mounted wooden sculpture. Made circa 1960 most likely in
Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

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 Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands
H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in
Bronze Sculpture, African Warrior, End of the 20th Century
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Sculpture in bronze figuring a stylized African warrior composed by wheelworks, bolts and nuts. He
Category

1990s African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Traditional Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Chad Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Throwing Knife (Ngalio) Sara People, Chad, Africa Mid-20th century Material: Iron Height on custom
Category

Mid-20th Century Chadian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Interesting African tribal sculpted statue made of iron or lead. It almost appears that the
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
Antique African Tribal Sculpted Statue
H 8.75 in W 5.13 in D 4 in
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s Spanish Complete Handmade Iron Boat Anchor.
Category

Mid-20th Century African Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Parchment African Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Handpainted African Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Parchment Moroccan African Art Wall Decoration
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Arts and Crafts Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brutalist North African water Bucket
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
19th century Brutalist North African water bucket Stud and riveted water bucket from North
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Brutalist More Folk Art

Materials

Iron

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Crafted by a blacksmith of the Bambara people of West Africa, this iron lamp once illuminated
Category

Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Candle Sconces

Materials

Iron

African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
African Bambara Oil Lamp, c. 1900
H 40.75 in W 18.5 in D 4 in
Pair of African Mumuye Rain Wands on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
originate from the Mumuye peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. These forged-iron wands were utilized by the
Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage Moroccan African Ethnic Art Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large curved hide form stitched on iron
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

North African Tribal Art Parchment Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Handcrafted Parchment African Red Art Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Moroccan Ethnic Art African Parchment Wall Sconce
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Moorish Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Located in Antwerp, BE
geometric ornament in the traditional ethnic style. Superb old door African sculpture. Dimensions of the
Category

20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Animal Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
Superb Old Wooden Hut Door from Africa
H 65.75 in W 30.71 in D 5.91 in
Parchment Vintage African Tribal Art Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African tribal art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Vintage North African Art Wall Sconce Parchment
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
African Tribal Art parchment wall shade sconce featuring a large triangle hide form stitched on
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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African Iron For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic African iron available at 1stDibs. An African iron — often made from metal, iron and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for an African iron, we have 154 options in-stock, while there are 6 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the African iron you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. An African iron is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. Berber Tribes of Morocco, Dogon Tribe and Conrad Hicks each produced at least one beautiful African iron that is worth considering.

How Much is an African Iron?

The average selling price for an African iron at 1stDibs is $780, while they’re typically $98 on the low end and $44,216 for the highest priced.