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
Pair of African Spear Currencies 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
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
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Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Unavailable
H 70.5 in W 12 in D 12 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
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
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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African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
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Materials
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Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were mod...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Ethiopian Leather Shield on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Ethiopian tribal shield on custom iron stand. This vintage shield, originating from Ethiopia, has an overall convexly rounded-shape, and is made of a rich brown animal hide with w...
Category
20th Century Ethiopian Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, 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 to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
$1,950
H 18.5 in W 7.25 in D 3 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, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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African Spear Currency For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African spear currency you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each African spear currency for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wood. There are many kinds of the African spear currency you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.
How Much is an African Spear Currency?
Prices for an African spear currency can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $3,090, while the average can fetch as much as $1,045.
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