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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
19th Century African Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal
Pair of African Currency Cuffs
Located in Chicago, IL
African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.
Category
Early 20th Century Antique African Currency
Materials
Brass
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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Steel
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
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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Steel
Andrianna Shamaris Large Copper African Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful patina on this 20th century copper African currency. Celebrating the cracks and crevices
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
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
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
African Currency, Thoung Knife
Located in Dallas, TX
symbols of wealth and power. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.
Category
15th Century and Earlier African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal
19th Century Iron African Currency Blade
Located in Vancouver, BC
history;
Iron currency tokens are among the most compelling and virtuosic of sub-Saharan blacksmiths
Category
Late 19th Century African Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Early 20th Century African Currency Piece on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century African wrought iron currency piece mounted on custom stand.
Category
Early 20th Century African Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century African Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal
Tribal African Iron Hook Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Tribal African Currency.
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Early 19th Century African Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
Located in Dallas, TX
This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something
Category
19th Century Nigerian Antique African Currency
Materials
Wood
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
Late 19th Century Congolese Other Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African 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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Pair of African Iron Sword Currencies 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
19th Century Congolese Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
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
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Brass
African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
Located in High Point, NC
This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of
Category
Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal
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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Bronze Ekonda Currency
Located in New York, NY
This beautiful ankle cuff bronze sculpture, is hand forged, very heavy and a great tribal collectible. Typically worn for celebrations and relatively short periods due to the weight,...
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
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
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies.
This iron currency, shaped like a stretched hide
Category
Late 19th Century Nigerian Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
. Check out our African weapons for additional currency pieces.
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal
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
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Shell
Nigerian Afo Hoe Currency, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique African Bronze Snake Cuff Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African bronze snake cuff bracelet. Exceptional antique circa early 19th
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Iron Spear Currency, Topoke, DR Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Topoke, DR Congo, Africa
Iron
Early 20th century
36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm.
Height on custom
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Other Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Located in Point Richmond, CA
A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses”
Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or
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15th Century and Earlier Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great
Category
15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique African Currency
Materials
Marble
Antique African Neolithic Era Marble Bracelet
Located in Katonah, NY
in North Africa and likely used for currency. This piece is a unique collectible, with great
Category
15th Century and Earlier North African Prehistoric Antique African Currency
Materials
Marble
Antique African Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
Antique handmade African thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional antique circa
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique African Small Thick Bronze Bracelet with Geometric Detailing
Located in Katonah, NY
:: Antique handmade African small thick bronze bracelet with geometric detailing. Exceptional
Category
19th Century African Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Metal, Bronze
An Unusually Large 19th Century Topoke Tribe Currency Sword
Located in Hudson, NY
This currency sword, like most African trade currency items, was used as a way to transfer wealth
Category
19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate
Category
Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Brass
H 1.38 in W 3.27 in D 3 in
Bronze Currency Bangle/Manilla, Oromo People, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, 19th C.
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society
Category
Mid-19th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical
Category
Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Beri People, Sudan, 19th Century - No 1
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical
Category
Mid-19th Century Sudanese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 4
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate
Category
Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
H 1.07 in W 3.15 in D 2.92 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 5
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in society.
Excellent patina and traces of vert
Category
Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
H 0.87 in W 2.92 in D 2.84 in
African Tribal Art Igbo or Igala Cast Bronze Bell, West Africa, Nigeria
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Tribal Art cast bronze bell from the Igbo People in West Africa. Made by the lost wax
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19th Century Nigerian Primitive Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 3
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Spanish word for bangle were a form of currency in regions throughout Africa where metal had value in
Category
Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
H 0.79 in W 3.15 in D 2.76 in
Bronze Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Dogon People, Burkina Faso, 19th c. - No 2
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate
Category
Mid-19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Brass
H 0.79 in W 3.55 in D 2.8 in
Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early 20th-century brass currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Hand
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Brass
H 0.6 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Early 1800s Wrought Iron Mbili African Currenzy on Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
Rare Mbili currency used in the Ngbaka, Lobala and Bangala tribes in Congo. Circa Early 1800s, this
Category
Early 19th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Wrought Iron
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
finial terminations. They were used as a currency in West African countries from the 15th up to the late
Category
Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
An early 20th century antique African tribal leg band (ankle bracelet),
These leg bands were both
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Antique African Currency
Materials
Bronze
Bamileke Iron Double Gong, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this sculptural double bell served multiple
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
An early 20th century (possibly late 19th century) African Legband (ankle bracelet) of copper alloy
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
Oman, Necklace, 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
international currency among the tribes and the states of the Middle East, in much the same way as the Spanish
Category
19th Century Omani Antique African Currency
Materials
Gold, Silver
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
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19th Century Nigerian Antique African Currency
Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons
Located in Southhampton, NY
in the rare form of figural spoons. Pre-1900. Displayed on custom metal stands.
African Currency
Category
19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
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
19th Century Gabonese Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
African Iron Currency from Sierra Leone/Guinea. Circa1900
Located in London, GB
African iron currency on stand.
Category
Early 20th Century Sierra Leonean Antique African Currency
Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency
Category
19th Century African Other Antique African Currency
Materials
Copper
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 Antique African Currency
Materials
Iron
H 23 in W 11 in D 0.25 in
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