Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal African Currency.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Tribal Currency
Antique African Bronze Bracelet Currency Bangle Tribal Artifact
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art.
Category
Mid-20th Century African Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
Most forms were developed from traditional metal objects that were already in use such as weapons, tools, bracelets and anklets. While some continued to be functional for work or dec...
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Currency, 19th Century
$3,560 / set
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 maraca, these 19th century pieces jingle and noise-make with each step. The dimensions...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Spear Currency on Stands
$3,090 / set
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 Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two elongated, crossing points that meet like a ritual gesture. The surface bears a ric...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
$3,090 / set
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 Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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, hand-forged, copper rod in an anthropomorphic stylized form of a coiled snake. In Afr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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 or may have used as dance wands. On custom mounts. In the form of a ritual axe, which in many parts of A...
Category
Mid-20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 like a conversation paused mid-breath. The surface bears the quiet authority of age:...
Category
Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte currency has a seemingly simple yet complex design. The forged iron surface was scr...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian 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
Pair of Hand-Crafted Bronze African Currency Cuffs, Early 20th Century
Located in Wainscott, NY
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
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 traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange in the tribe as well as body o...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Gold Plate
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 4.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 Republic of Congo which are nicely presented upon a custom metal stand.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
African Fulani Currency Bracelet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Characterized by its open shape capped with geometric ends, this bracelet is but one form of the many types of body adornments favored the Fulani people of West Africa. The thick des...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerien Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Brass
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"W x .5"D x 3.5"H approximately.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
African Topoke Currency Sword on Custom Metal Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
These African sword currencies date range from the 1700s-1900s.
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Located in New York, NY
Across many African societies, currency did not exist solely as coinage.
Category
Antique 1890s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
19th Century African Throwing Knife Currency — Marghi / Mofu, Nigeria, Cameroon
Located in New York, NY
Before coinage became standardized across West and Central Africa, wealth was often held in iron. In parts of present-day northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, highly forged th...
Category
Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal, Iron
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 sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarifica...
Category
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
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
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
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. These anklets were worn by women of the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo. They wer...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Copper
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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 exchange object, made of Brass, warm and shiny patina, very decorative object, mounted...
Category
Late 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
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 tail form and the top with extended wing tips with twisted ends. Mounted on a custom...
Category
Antique 19th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Exceptional African Currency Object in Patinated Metal, Congo from around 1970, the metal has a beautiful Green colored patina and shine and has the correct signs and marks of use a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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 stand. This Currency piece was circulated as a means of payment across Africa. It w...
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.
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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 liganda or ngbele—from the Topoke, Turumbu, or Lokele peoples and related cultures ...
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
Located in Brooklyn, NY
very finely made "hoe" currency in hand wrought iron. These very thin and delicate examples of the blacksmith's craft were revered and traded as currency. Nigerian. 19th century, pri...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
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H 23 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
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 people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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 renowned collector and author Roberto Ballarini.
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Iron
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 decoration, terminating in a horseshoe-shaped blade. Dimensions: 58"h (largest) 36"h ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerien Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 piece that could also be put on a stand. This art object was sourced in the spi...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
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H 56.25 in W 8 in D 8 in
Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
These African currencies date range from the 1700s-1900s.
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
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.
Item may be viewed at our showroom at Center 44, 222 East 44th Street, Second Floor, ...
Category
20th Century African Tribal Art
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 people of Côte d’Ivoire, on custom mounts. One features a series of graphic heavy reli...
Category
Antique 19th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 three present cracks, the smaller one has a very unique design near the rim and out ...
Category
20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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. Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surroun...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Copper
Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
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H 4 in W 13.5 in D 4.5 in
Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive coiled copper manilla currency piece with gorgeous patina, early 20th century, Igbo People, Nigeria. The striking manilla currency crafted of heavy copper f...
Category
Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Copper
Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
A Classic "Armature" Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency bracelet sculpture (added later) and a period Maria Kipp shade.
Category
20th Century American Table Lamps
Materials
Wood, Chenille, Thread
Set of Three African Hand-Forged Iron Bell Currencies on Custom Iron Stands
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H 25.75 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
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.
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 African ritual iron snakes effigies originate from the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent
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H 40 in W 9.75 in L 40 in
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 hollow hand hammered form. These were worn by women at the end of the 19th century as an...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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 currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Verdi green patina. Large bracelet - $2450. ...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This three-pronged iron currency piece is shaped in reference to hand-held throwing knifes,...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
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H 17 in W 15 in D 3 in
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
By Tikar people
Located in Miami, FL
Very beautiful and decorative piece of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon, the west Africa. This heavy large necklace was crafted by the ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
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 Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand. Overall: 10.75" H; anklet: 8" H x 7.5" W...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
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, rich patina. The four sides tapering to lozenge shaped ends, with notched ridges. Th...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
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 important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
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 purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
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H 22 in W 7 in D 2 in
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 rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...
Category
Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
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H 21 in W 7.5 in D 3 in
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 rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspir...
Category
Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
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 creates an elegant zoomorphic form reminiscent of buffalo horns. The level of detail in...
Category
20th Century Chadian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 copper currency piece from the Mbole in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a lar...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
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H 11 in W 6.75 in D 2 in
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 anthropomorphic gong currency has two different pitches when struck.
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand. This African currency was sou...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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 eastern Nigeria. They are typically covered in brush-shaped lines, scratches, or eng...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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 the Congo, 20th century. Of traditional form, with an iron blade and a wood and ...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
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 century. The large currency piece formed as a coiled spring and comprised of tw...
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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 available for individual purchase.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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 piece that could also be put on a stand. This art object was sourced in the spir...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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 Sizes - from left to right: 6 l x 5 h x 5.5 d, height on custom display stand 8" 8 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
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H 12.25 in W 11 in D 6 in
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 black metal stand, mid to late 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo. T...
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Old Solid Copper Hollow Circular Form Mbole Currency DRC Africa Early 20th Cent
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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 3 in
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 hollow hand hammered form. These were worn by women at the end of the 19th century as an...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
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 4.75"H.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 x 3"H.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
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 three-pronged iron currency piece is shaped in reference to hand-held throwing knifes,...
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
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 currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, were used in trade for b...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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. Originating from Zaire, these rings represented currency and were made of copper, brass or...
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
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 bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding area...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron, Copper
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 patina, these currency bracelets, now mounted on black steel bases, are wonderful ...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
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 manilla trade currency from the Yoruba People of Nigeria, West Africa. Bronze bracelet...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
A Group of Three African "X" Form Currencies
Located in Seattle, WA
From Katanga, a rich mining region in the south-eastern portion of the Democratic Republic of Congo (formerly Zaire) along the Kasai River. It is the classic currency associated with...
Category
Vintage 1930s African Decorative Objects
African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Steel
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 stand. Priced separately. Two available
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Moth Form African Currency
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Very graphic Minimalist Primitive presence on this African currency ( potentially The Gan people ) in the form of a moth. Very strong simple form with an evocative patchwork of hol...
Category
Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
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 into useful items like tools and weapons. Because of its itility, iron became the ...
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal, Silver
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tibetan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Coral, Silver
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Coral
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
$466
H 0.87 in W 2.92 in D 2.84 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate graphical swirled rope work design and tips are shaped with large flat ends with geome...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Beninese Tribal Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Art
Materials
Gold
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...
Category
Antique 19th Century Omani Tribal Art
Materials
Gold, Silver
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
$699
H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.49 in
Solid Brass/Nickel Alloy Cuff Bracelet, Nupe People, Nigeria, 19th/20th Century
By Nupe
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Late 19th or early 20th-century brass or copper alloy with higher nickel content. Bracelet in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Pierced design with rectangular shapes and carved swi...
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Nickel
Handcrafted Moroccan Berber Tribal Bracelets in Silver, 20th Century
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Pair of Moroccan Berber Tribal bracelets. Moroccan Tribal bracelets from the High Atlas of Morocco. Handcrafted by Berber women using Moroccan silver nickel. The ethnic Nomadic and...
Category
20th Century Moroccan Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Silver
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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.
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