Antique African Currency

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribal African Currency.

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something

19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire

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

to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo

serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects

serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects

introduction of coinage, many African societies developed highly sophisticated systems of currency using

Three African iron currency blades or swords currency from the Topoke peoples from the Democratic

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

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of

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

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...

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

Before coinage became standardized across West and Central Africa, wealth was often held in iron

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

is broadly referred to as “African currency”—a term used by scholars and collectors to describe pre

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

. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.

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

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

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

in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great

in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria

This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth

An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as

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

in the rare form of figural spoons. Pre-1900. Displayed on custom metal stands. African Currency

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

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

African iron currency on stand.

This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency

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

This is a large West African iron currency item in the form of two entwined snakes, a very rare

, early 20 century. Cowrie shells were a type of currency in West Africa, and when stitched to cloth

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

African currency, coiled metal bracelet. Cast Bronze.

20th-century African currency Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Unusually large 20th century copper African currency. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In modern

An antique African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper. Early 20th Century.

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".         

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand. Andrianna Shamaris

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

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

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

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

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba

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

Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African