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African Tribal Currency

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

$2,448

H 34.5 in W 4.38 in D 4.38 in

Tribal African Iron Hook Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

Tribal African Currency.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet

Category

Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Currency, Thoung Knife
African Currency, Thoung Knife

African Currency, Thoung Knife

$1,090

H 23 in W 5 in D 5 in

African Currency, Thoung Knife

Located in Dallas, TX

symbols of wealth and power. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.  

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Currency, 19th Century
African Currency, 19th Century

African Currency, 19th Century

$3,560 / set

H 22 in W 13 in D 4 in

African Currency, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

African Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands

African Spear Currency on Stands

$3,090 / set

H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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

Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

$1,800

H 13 in W 14 in D 3 in

Large African Bronze Currency on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands

$3,090 / set

H 82.5 in W 11 in D 11 in

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

19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa
19th or Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Snake Currency Sculpture Zaire Africa

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

Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs
Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs

Pair of Authentic Bronze African Currency Cuffs

Located in Wainscott, NY

African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

texture and attractiveness of the design. Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

1940s Double Gong Iron Currency
1940s Double Gong Iron Currency

1940s Double Gong Iron Currency

$4,320

H 33.5 in W 19.5 in D 8 in

1940s Double Gong Iron Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

1940s double gong iron African Currency.

Category

Vintage 1940s African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

$849

H 6.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

Located in Elkhart, IN

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands

$2,712 / set

H 69.3 in W 15.36 in D 5.91 in

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 Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900

African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900

$388

H 3.5 in W 3.75 in D 1.25 in

African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick design and

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Brass

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3
African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3

$1,195 / set

H 6.75 in W 3.5 in D 2 in

African Currency Bracelets on Custom Mounts, Set of 3

Located in Elkhart, IN

A set of three African currency bracelets on custom black steel stands. Bracelets alone measure 3.5

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African iron currency blade or sword from Nkutshu, the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), of

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900

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...

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon
Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon

Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon

Located in New York, NY

, symbolism, and wealth in pre-colonial West Africa. Across many African societies, currency did not exist

Category

Antique 1890s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze
Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze

Antique West African Ivory Coast Baule - Senufo Currency Bracelet in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Senufo/baule Locking Currency Bracelet: a time honored texture and form define this Senufo

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base

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

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases

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

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century
Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency Mongo 19th Century

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Copper

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Currency Object from Africa
Currency Object from Africa

Currency Object from Africa

Unavailable

H 6.3 in W 7.88 in D 3.15 in

Currency Object from Africa

Located in Schellebelle, BE

African Currency from Ivory Coast, Senufo Tribe, this is an Anklet or Boat Currency, used as an

Category

Late 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

African Iron Currency Form
African Iron Currency Form

African Iron Currency Form

Unavailable

H 20 in W 15.25 in D 3 in

African Iron Currency Form

Located in Seattle, WA

African iron currency form from the Kwele people of Gabon. The large currency with a base of fish

Category

Antique 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
African Metal Currency Exchange Object

African Metal Currency Exchange Object

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

African Metal Currency Exchange Object

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo
Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Unavailable

H 15.5 in W 26.5 in D 3.5 in

Metal Iron African Antique Currency from Congo

Located in New York, NY

African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron. Beatufil decorative piece, includes a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.
Pair of Monumental Topoke African Currency Spears on Museum Stands, Late 19th C.

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

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe
rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

very finely made "hoe" currency in hand wrought iron. These very thin and delicate examples of the

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's

Located in Allerum, 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

Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art
Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art

Taureg Peoples, '5' Iron Hoe Currencies - African Tribal Art

Located in Morristown, NJ

19th c., Niger Region, currencies of forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands

Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron 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 Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

Old African Currency mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Old African Currency mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Old African Currency mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Located in New York, NY

Old African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper. 20th Century.

Category

20th Century African Tribal Art

Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands
Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands

Set of West African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Stands

Located in Chicago, IL

A beautiful set of two 19th century West African cast bronze currency bracelets from the Senufo

Category

Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Set of Three Mongo Ekonda African Currency
Set of Three Mongo Ekonda African Currency

Set of Three Mongo Ekonda African Currency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of three African Currency copper ankle cuffs. all three pieces are well worn and all

Category

20th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands

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

Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand

Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century. This antique tribal anklet

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Collection of Three Burkina Faso African Currencies on Custom Stands
Collection of Three Burkina Faso African Currencies on Custom Stands

Collection of Three Burkina Faso African Currencies on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands
Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands

Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent
Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent

Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

A Classic "Armature" Table Lamp by William Haines
A Classic "Armature" Table Lamp by William Haines

A Classic "Armature" Table Lamp by William Haines

By William Billy Haines

Located in Palm Desert, CA

Angeles designer Mr. Tony Duquette. Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency

Category

20th Century American Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Chenille, Thread

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria
Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

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H 7.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

Located in Dallas, TX

Two sizes of coiled bracelet currency mounted on stands. These copper alloy bracelets were used as

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900

Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900

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H 37.5 in W 11 in D 0.25 in

Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency

Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency

By Tikar people

Located in Miami, FL

of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon, the west Africa

Category

Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring
African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring

African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring

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H 10.75 in W 8 in D 6 in

African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring

Located in Astoria, NY

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal

African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria

African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria

Located in Stamford, CT

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land

Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These

Category

Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These

Category

Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa
20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa

20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

20th century armband currency, Kenga culture, Chad, Africa The artistry of this man's armband

Category

20th Century Chadian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo

Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa This very graceful

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa
Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

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H 21 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of

Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass, Steel

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria
African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Austin, TX

A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand
African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three

Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three Puddle-cast brass

Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo

Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo

Located in Austin, TX

A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom

Category

Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

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H 7.75 in W 4.75 in D 2.5 in

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

Located in Elkhart, IN

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount

Located in Elkhart, IN

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Steel

Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand
Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand

Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand

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H 37.5 in W 11 in D 0.25 in

Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Gong Currency with Stand 'Yoruba Tribe, West Africa'
Gong Currency with Stand 'Yoruba Tribe, West Africa'

Gong Currency with Stand 'Yoruba Tribe, West Africa'

Located in San Marino, CA

A ring of Gong currency from the West African Yoruba Tribe. Ten gong pieces in this set, on a

Category

20th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand

Located in New York, NY

An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century

Category

Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities

Materials

Metal

An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand

An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand

Located in Atlanta, GA

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron, Copper

Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria
Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria

Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ancient African bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet. An African

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Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

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Bronze

A Group of Three African "X" Form Currencies
A Group of Three African "X" Form Currencies

A Group of Three African "X" Form Currencies

Located in Seattle, WA

best known form of African tribal currency. For centuries these crosses served as indications of wealth

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Vintage 1930s African Decorative Objects

African Currency
African Currency

African Currency

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H 30.25 in W 9.75 in D 5 in

African Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Iron, Steel

Large African Currency
Large African Currency

Large African Currency

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H 41 in W 4 in D 4 in

Large African Currency

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome example of bronze African Currency in the shape of a spiral supported on a custom steel

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Moth Form African Currency
Moth Form African Currency

Moth Form African Currency

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H 21.5 in W 18.63 in D 3.88 in

Moth Form African Currency

Located in 3 Oaks, MI

Very graphic Minimalist Primitive presence on this African currency ( potentially The Gan people

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Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art

African Mumuye CURRENCY
African Mumuye CURRENCY

African Mumuye CURRENCY

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H 21.5 in W 9 in D 5 in

African Mumuye CURRENCY

Located in Sarasota, FL

This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made

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Antique 19th Century Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, 517grams

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

An exceptionally large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silver strand cr...

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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

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Silver

Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Handcrafted Metal Cuff, 1950
Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Handcrafted Metal Cuff, 1950

Vintage Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Handcrafted Metal Cuff, 1950

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Moroccan Berber tribal bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and Bedouin jewelry from the Ma...

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art

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Metal

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa
Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

$4,800Sale Price|36% Off

H 13 in W 5 in D 4 in

Monumental 19th Century Benin Oba Warrior Bronze Sculpture! Africa

By People from Benin

Located in Peoria, AZ

MAGNIFICENT! BENIN OBA 19TH CENTURY BRONZE WARRIOR SCULPTURE! SUPERB EXAMPLE OF OBA METALWORK! DIMENSIONS: APPROXIMATELY 13" TALL CIRCA 1860-1900 Offered is a rare 19th cen...

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Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s
Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s

Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelet, Silver, 1950s Moroccan Berber ethnic bracelet from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. T...

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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal, Silver

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900
Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Tibetan Coral Necklace with Silver Painted Wooden Beads c. 1900

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A wonderful example of a Tibetan Coral Bead mala / neckpiece with a stunning mix of orange & red colours that have aged beautifully over the decades. Tibetans believe that coral hold...

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Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Coral, Silver

Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns
Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns

Antique Thai Hill Tribe Cuff Bracelet with Engraved Tribal Patterns

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

This Thai hill tribe silver bracelet is beautifully engraved with tribal motifs. The Thai Silver Jewellery created by the Hill Tribes are objects of classic beauty and have symbolic ...

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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria
Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tribal Bronze Cache-sexe, Vere People, Cameroon/Nigeria Bronze alloy 4.5 (11.4 cm) to 2.25 (6.7 cm) inches high Late 19th century A set of bronze spikes forms this cache-sexe from t...

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle
Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Antique Akha Hill Tribe Silver Cuff Bracelet, Golden Triangle

Located in Jimbaran, Bali

A large Akha Tribe woven silver bracelet with spiral design. This Tribal bracelet encompasses tradition Hill tribe silversmithing techniques with each silver strand crafted and woven...

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Early 20th Century Thai Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Silver

Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel
Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel

Moroccan Berber Silver Bracelet with Green and Orange Enamel

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

A 1920s handcrafted Ethnic bracelet by Berber women of Morocco. Women wear this kind of bracelet and silver jewelry for special ceremonies and wedding. Silver, but not of the standa...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Rare Gold Ashanti Royal Bracelet from Jacaranda Tribal
Rare Gold Ashanti Royal Bracelet from Jacaranda Tribal

Rare Gold Ashanti Royal Bracelet from Jacaranda Tribal

Located in New York, NY

This magnificent gold bracelet was made for Ashanti royalty. The Ashanti Kingdom's wealth was significantly based on gold-mining and trading in gold, as well as agriculture. The ki...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art

Materials

Gold

Oman, Silver & Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century
Oman, Silver & Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century

Oman, Silver & Gold Necklace with Amulet Box, 19th Century

Located in PARIS, FR

Stunning and rare Omani tribal necklace in gold and silver featuring eight Burgau thalers dated 1780 and a large amulet box (Hirz) also in gold and silver. 19th century. Very good c...

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Antique 19th Century Omani Tribal Art

Materials

Gold, Silver

Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco
Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco

Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco

$2,771

H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 31.5 in

Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco

Located in Madrid, ES

Antique Red Coral Berber Necklace, Morocco Amazing necklace, called Tifilit from the Tiznit province. All beads and components are old. red coral, white coral , horn, cloissone, a...

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Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Coral

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Incised Copper Currency Anklet

Incised Copper Currency Anklet

$2,980

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Incised Copper Currency Anklet

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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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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African Tribal Currency For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the African tribal currency you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, iron and copper, every African tribal currency was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect African tribal currency — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. An African tribal currency is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made African tribal currency has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Andrianna Shamaris are consistently popular.

How Much is an African Tribal Currency?

Prices for an African tribal currency can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $5,325, while the average can fetch as much as $1,250.