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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 Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

Hoe-Shaped Iron Currency "Mbili Ngbaka, " Ngbaka, D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in
Category

20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Set of 2 Kusu (Tribal) currency from Democratic Republic of the Congo
Located in Winnetka, IL
Three Kuso Currency pieces known as Boloko are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mounted Copper Ankle Bracelets, Currency Pieces, Mbole People, Congo
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Two spearheads used as currency by the Bangala people of the Congo
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Democratic Republic of Congo, late 19th century These spearheads looked like weapons, yet they
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies take their name from
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

African Spear Currency on Stands
African Spear Currency on Stands
H 81.5 in W 11 in D 11 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

African Metal Currency Exchange Object
African Metal Currency Exchange Object
H 10.63 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
Congo which are nicely presented upon custom metal stands. These African currencies take their name from
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Kuba Iron Currency Spear, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Topoke Iron Currency Blade, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
currency blade is attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Topoke Sword Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

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
Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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

Antique 19th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

18th Century Ngelima Bronze Currency Piece on Custom Steel Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
the Congo, valued such currency pieces not only for trade but also as symbols of wealth and status
Category

Antique 18th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 20th Century Mbole Currency Pieces on Custom Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural of the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Iron

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

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 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

Three African Topoke Sword Currency On Custom Stands
Located in Brussels, Brussels
tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a
Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Copper Konga Legband from, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
, from Mongo Peoples of the Congo. These legbands were both currency and status symbols for the Mongo
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Two Tribal Bronze Konga Anklet Leg Band
Located in North Hollywood, CA
currency and status symbols for the Mongo tribe of northwest Congo. They were made by pouring hot bronze
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Ngombe Currency from De Coster Collection, circa 1900.
Located in London, GB
Ngombe currency in bronze from the Belgian Congo. Reference can be found in "The Perfect Form" by
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square base.
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square stand.
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Copper 'Mbole' Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square base.
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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

Antique 19th Century African Other Primitives

Materials

Copper

Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
Mbole Copper Anklet Currency
H 8 in W 9 in D 6 in
Pair of Late 19th Century Mbole Copper Currency Anklets, Southeastern D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick. Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Topoke Sword Currency
Located in London, GB
An iron Topoke sword currency, mounted on a solid oak base. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Topoke Sword Currency
Topoke Sword Currency
H 78.35 in W 15.36 in D 9.26 in
Jonga Gong Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
. It was a ceremonial instrument, a status symbol, and a piece of currency. Using a rubber coated stick
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Jonga Gong Currency
Jonga Gong Currency
H 27.5 in W 7.75 in D 5.75 in
Anklet Currency "Konga", Ekonda, DRC
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Anklet Currency "Konga", Ekonda, DRC “Konga” Anklet / Currency Ekonda (Konda) / Nkutu, D.R
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Other Tribal Art

Materials

Brass

Anklet Currency "Konga", Ekonda, DRC
Anklet Currency "Konga", Ekonda, DRC
H 5.5 in W 9.5 in D 5 in
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 Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 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

Early 20th Century Katanga Cross Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
stabile form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings, these currency
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Large Copper African Currency Cuff / Sculpture
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, ultimately transforming into symbols of wealth and serving as a form of currency. Constructed from patinated
Category

20th Century Congolese Folk Art Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

Andrianna Shamaris African Currency Copper Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Unusually large 20th century copper African currency. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In modern
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Figurative Sculptures

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
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Antique African Moble Ankle Bracelet Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
of copper alloy originates from the Mbole Peoples of the Central Congo. Originally a form of currency
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900
African Bronze Currency Anklet, c. 1900
H 6 in W 4.25 in D 1.75 in
African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the
Category

20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, 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
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
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

African Mbole Tribe Copper Currency on Custom-Made Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper, Iron

Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
currency blades are attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Minimalist Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Beautifully Patinated African Tribal Sword Currencies of Iron on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a
Category

Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

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

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

Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Congo
Located in San Mateo, CA
Congo, formerly Zaire. Comes with the black iron stand. The dimensions given include the stand.
Category

20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Congo
Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Congo
H 11.5 in W 9.5 in D 5.75 in
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

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

"Katanga Copper Currency - Congo, " Copper Sculpture created circa 1800
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Republic of Congo. This region is known for its spectacular mining areas. This currency was used around
Category

Early 19th Century Other Art Style Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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

Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Iron Anchor Currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century tribal iron anchor currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo From the Kwele people of
Category

Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Mfunte Iron Currency on Mount
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 Congolese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Mfunte Iron Currency on Mount
Mfunte Iron Currency on Mount
H 26.5 in W 10 in D 4 in
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

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 Arms, Armor and Weapons

Materials

Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 89 in W 1 in D 0.5 in
Andrianna Shamaris African Currency Copper Sculpture
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand. Andrianna Shamaris
Category

Early 20th Century Congolese Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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

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Congo Currency For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Congo currency you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, copper and iron, every Congo currency was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a Congo currency — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A Congo currency is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Congo 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 a Congo Currency?

The average selling price for a Congo currency at 1stDibs is $1,015, while they’re typically $350 on the low end and $3,090 for the highest priced.