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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
Antique Money Coin
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique money coin Each coin is unique and varies slightly in size and stain. Sold
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Minimalist More Desk Accessories

Materials

Wood

Antique Money Coin
Antique Money Coin
H 3 in Dm 8 in
Set of Three West African Manilla Currency Pieces on a Custom Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
This captivating set of three 19th century West African bronze currency manillas, elegantly
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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mural Map of North Africa Countrycore African Wall Chart Decoration
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The wall map shows North Africa. It was published by Westermann-Schulwandkarten. Used as teaching
Category

Late 20th Century German Country Prints

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a
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Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
African Yellow Wood King Bed Frame
Located in Lake Worth, FL
AFRICAN YELLOW Wood King Size Platform Bed Frame It is designed to be a platform bed and will need a
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood

African Yellow Wood King Bed Frame
African Yellow Wood King Bed Frame
H 44 in W 77.75 in D 82.5 in
African Big Bongo Peoples Stone Female Figure
Located in South Burlington, VT
Africa, Bongo Peoples, stone female commemorative figure from Southern Sudan. A fine specimen in
Category

Mid-20th Century Sudanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Located in Mjöhult, 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

Antique African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag 1960s Collectible
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries
Category

Mid-20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Great African Wart Hog Trophy Mount on Wooden Plaque
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Great African Wart hog trophy mount on wooden plaque A large vintage wild boar (Sus scrofa) trophy
Category

Late 20th Century German Rustic Taxidermy

Materials

Antler, Wood

Vintage Cottagecore Rollable Wallchart Africa Savanna Landscape Weather Seasons
Located in Berghuelen, DE
A countrycore pull-down wallchart illustrating the African savanna landscape during the yearly
Category

Vintage 1970s German Country Prints

Materials

Metal

Antique Hand Tooled Leather African Tribal Moroccan Bag Collectible, 1940s
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique collectible leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Leather

Countrycore Mural Vintage Map Wall Chart Rollable Poster Central South Africa
Located in Berghuelen, DE
The cottagecore pull-down mural map depicts Middle and South Africa. Published by Westermann
Category

Vintage 1970s German Country Posters

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paper

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Old Copper Coins of Congo, Africa / Rare Objects / Folk Art/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old African coin. Before paper money and money were in circulation, bartering was
Category

20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A mid-century copper trinket dish designed by Francisco Rebajes using his iconic African
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Francisco Rebajes African Ubangi Tribe Copper Dish c.1940-1950 (FREE SHIPPING)
By Francisco Rebajes
Located in San Francisco, CA
, Francisco married Pauline Schwartz. Still without money, he and Pauline were given shelter, in a basement
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Boxes

Materials

Copper

Tony Gum - Cheese I
Located in Capetown, ZA
Forming part of the artist’s ground-breaking 2016 Milked In Africa series, Tony Gum’s featured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Other

Tony Gum - Cheese I
H 59 in W 40.7 in D 0.3 in
Tony Gum - Milk Bags I
Located in Capetown, ZA
Forming part of the artist’s ground-breaking 2016 Milked In Africa series, Tony Gum’s featured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Paintings

Materials

Other

Tony Gum - Milk Bags I
Tony Gum - Milk Bags I
H 59 in W 40.7 in D 0.2 in
Small Emboidered Hanging Sling Chair For Kids
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
separately Made in South Africa Key Words hanging chair, swing seat, garden hanging chair, swing chair
Category

2010s Minimalist Corner Chairs

Materials

Steel

Idoma Ido Nigerian Carved Wood Figure Of A Seated Female
Located in Dallas, TX
Idoma Ibo Female Figure. Africa, Nigeria 20th century or earlier. A seated female figure on a
Category

Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Primitive Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

RARE Gio Formica & S. Parker glass table lamp (Sottsass) Cool Retro decor!
By Sottsass Associati, Caturegli Formica, Samuel Parker
Located in Firenze, FI
freight cost presented for your location. 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back Have a look for
Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Glass, Plastic

Jean Krille (1923-1991). Large original oil painting, signed/dated (136x104cm)
By Jean Krille
Located in Firenze, FI
world including several to Africa. Jean Krille exhibited widely and with success throughout Europe and
Category

Vintage 1980s Paintings

Materials

Paint

Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900
Located in Berghuelen, DE
Large Antique Taxidermy of a Water Buffalo, Austria ca. 1900 A very large stuffed African water
Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood, Antler

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved ‘Pilão’ Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
through Africa and Asia, he was impressed by the local customs in the places he visited. This made him
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

A Rare and Important Late Roman Marble Column
Located in London, GB
together with that of the charioteer. Cappadocia, Sicily, Spain and Africa were celebrated for their race
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Antiquities

Materials

Marble

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Sculpted Chair in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and peoples. During his travels through Africa and Asia, he was impressed by the local customs in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Hand Tooled Leather Moroccan Bag Wall Decor
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with traditional Moorish
Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Leather

Unique José  Zanine Caldas 'Denuncia' Hand Carved Dining Table
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
interested in other cultures and peoples. During his travels through Africa and Asia, he was impressed by the
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
cultures and peoples. During his travels through Africa and Asia, he was impressed by the local customs in
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Hardwood

José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console
José Zanine Caldas Unique Hand-Carved Console
H 31.3 in W 47.45 in D 18.51 in
Frances Goodman Bite Your Tongue Limited Edition Print
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
artist born in Johannesburg, South Africa, who works with objects such as acrylic nails, false eyelashes
Category

2010s American Prints

Materials

Paper

José Zanine Caldas Hand-Carved Coffee Table in Brazilian Hardwood
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
and peoples. During his travels through Africa and Asia, he was impressed by the local customs in the
Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of XL Italian Vitrines by Giorgio Collection
By Giorgio Collection
Located in Hanover, MA
Modernindustria for the Giorgio Collection. African walnut book matched grain veneers on clean line cabinets with
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Vitrines

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Antique 17th-century Dutch Renaissance Portal Cupboard in Solid Oak
Located in Casteren, NL
slab of ebony veneer. The ebony wood was imported by the VOC from South Africa and was a real showcase
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cupboards

Materials

Steel

+17th century Dutch renaissance two door portal cabinet with exotic carvings
Located in Casteren, NL
imported by the VOC from South Africa and was a real showcase for wealth as it was more expensive than gold
Category

Antique Late 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Cabinets

Materials

Ebony, Oak

Gilt Carved Center Table Egypt Style Ismail Pasha Gezireh Palace Kairo
Located in Epfach, DE
responsible for raising money to build the Suez channel and the first opera on the african continent in Kairo
Category

Antique 1860s French Egyptian Center Tables

Materials

Belgian Black Marble, Gold

José Zanine Caldas for Móveis Artísticos Z factory High Back Armchair
By José Zanine Caldas
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Caldas was particularly interested in other cultures and peoples. During his travels through Africa and
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Greek Toga" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
print was a money-based transaction, here today and gone tomorrow, where style was an attitude, a
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Nude" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
print was a money-based transaction, here today and gone tomorrow, where style was an attitude, a
Category

Vintage 1980s English Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Winter Farmyard, 18th Century Oil on Canvas, Figures in Snow Landscape
By George Morland
Located in Prato, IT
reproduction in prints, from which his publishers made a good deal more money than he did. Despite being a
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood

Road Map No43 London to Kings Lynn, Royston to Downham, John Ogilby, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, won a minor prize, and settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map Britannia No 32 the Road from London to Barnstable John Ogilby Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship; instead, he was apprenticed to a
Category

Antique Late 17th Century English Charles II Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map Britannia No 25 London to the Lands End, John Ogilby Brown Gilded Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map John Ogilby London St David's Britannia No 15 Abingdon Monmouth Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship
Category

Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map, John Ogilby, No 54, London, Yarmouth, Britannia
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
prize, and settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good
Category

Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map John Ogilby No 75 Kings Lyn Harwich, Britannia Framed Wallhanging
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship
Category

Antique 1670s European Baroque Maps

Materials

Paper

Map Road John Ogilby Britannia No 74 Ipswich to Norwich Cromer Framed
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
minor prize, and settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a
Category

Antique 1670s English Baroque Maps

Materials

Paper

Road Map Britannia No 15 London to St Davids John Ogilby Brown Gilt Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps

Materials

Paper

Map Road Strip Britannia Sheet 2 John Ogilby London Aberistwith Islip Bramyard
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a good apprenticeship; instead, he was
Category

Antique 17th Century English Baroque Maps

Materials

Paper

Antique Architectural Press Cathedral Cityscape Etching After Frank Brangwyn
By Frank Brangwyn
Located in Dayton, OH
success he rented a studio and began a period of productive poverty. With little money, his early work
Category

Vintage 1920s Prints

Materials

Paper

Road Map Britannia 1675/6 No 5 Road London to Barwick, London Stilton Grey Frame
By John Ogilby
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
minor prize, and settled his father's debts. Unfortunately, not enough money was left to secure John a
Category

Antique Late 17th Century British Charles II Maps

Materials

Paper

18th Century Moroccan Tuareg Khalkhal Bracelet - Handmade Heavy Etched Silver
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
Khalkhal/Manilla anklets/armlets, often called "slave bracelets", originated as a form of money
Category

Antique 18th Century Moroccan Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Copper

'The Irish Potato Famine' by Markey Robinson
By Markey Robinson
Located in Great Britain, Northern Ireland
travelled to Canada and South Africa and in 1942 three of his paintings were first exhibited in the Ulster
Category

20th Century Northern Irish Paintings

'The Irish Potato Famine' by Markey Robinson
'The Irish Potato Famine' by Markey Robinson
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H 30 in W 48 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

Desiree Kelly Abe Money Bill Spray Paint Collage on Canvas
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Kelly, titled Abe Money Bill. A similar mural titled Abe in Shades was installed in downtown Royal Oak
Category

Late 20th Century Paintings

Materials

Canvas

African Tuareg Moroccan Shoulder Leather Bag
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Old leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal Tuareg embroideries. Hand
Category

20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

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

Leather Moroccan Berber Bag
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Old leather African Moroccan satchel bag with flap decorated with tribal embroideries. Hand-tooled
Category

20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Leather

Leather Moroccan Berber Bag
Leather Moroccan Berber Bag
H 12 in W 13 in D 1.5 in
Sigur Wittmann Portrait in Blue of his Friend Foujita
Located in New York, NY
factory and as an acrobat for a time in order to raise enough money for art training. He studied under the
Category

20th Century French Drawings

Figural Drawing by Sigur Wittmann in Black and White
Located in New York, NY
factory and as an acrobat for a time in order to raise enough money for art training. He studied under the
Category

20th Century French Drawings

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African Money For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African money you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An African money — often made from paper, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 27 options for an antique or vintage African money now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the African money 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 money is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Baroque, folk art and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African money has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, José Zanine Caldas and Giorgio Collection are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Money?

The average selling price for an African money at 1stDibs is $1,861, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $92,110 for the highest priced.