Congo Currency

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

Ngombe currency in bronze from the Belgian Congo. Reference can be found in "The Perfect Form" by

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square base.

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square stand.

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on square base.

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

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

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo

An iron Topoke sword currency, mounted on a solid oak base. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire

. It was a ceremonial instrument, a status symbol, and a piece of currency. Using a rubber coated stick

Anklet Currency "Konga", Ekonda, DRC “Konga” Anklet / Currency Ekonda (Konda) / Nkutu, D.R

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

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

stabile form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings, these currency

, ultimately transforming into symbols of wealth and serving as a form of currency. Constructed from patinated

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

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

of copper alloy originates from the Mbole Peoples of the Central Congo. Originally a form of currency

This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the

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

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the

currency blades are attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire

various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a

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

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

Congo, formerly Zaire. Comes with the black iron stand. The dimensions given include the stand.

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

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

Republic of Congo. This region is known for its spectacular mining areas. This currency was used around

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

Early to mid-20th century tribal iron anchor currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo From the Kwele people of

In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies

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

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

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

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

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

Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid

A fantastic pair of late 19th century Katanga cast copper cross-form currency pieces mounted on

Pair of authentic African Mbole copper currency ankle bracelets mounted on a custom iron stand with

Iron Cuff Currency hand forged aged patina, from a private collection open at the top

A pair of nicely-preserved Topoke Spears comes from the Congo. These metal spears were used as an

DR Congo, 19th century Raffia currency cloth. Tetela peoples. Measures: H 59 x W 24 cm.

This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the

Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blacked iron stand.  

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand

Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand.  

Large Copper Katanga (Handa) on Stand. Used as Currency from the Congo region in Central West

Medium Copper Katanga (Handa) on Stand. Used as Currency in the Congo Region of Central West Africa.

Republic of the Congo. Used by the Topoke and related tribes as currency until around 1920, a liganda’s

The Mbole, a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo