Congo Currency

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 in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions.

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 ...

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

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this gong served multiple purposes in the tribe. It was a ceremonial instrument, a status symbol, and a piece of currency. Using a ...

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

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand.

This sculptural cross is the signature currency of the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, an area renowned for its prosperous copper mines.

Initially crafted as foot cuffs, these African coins evolved over time, growing in size and weight, ultimately transforming into symbols of wealth and serving as a form of currency. ...

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

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century. This antique tribal anklet of copper alloy originates from the Mbole Peoples of the Central Congo.

This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency, attributed to the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. Worn on the ankle or wris...

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

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 purchases.

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

These large iron currency blades are attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire.

This is a pair of African iron currency blade or sword currency from the Nkutshu, Topoke & Songo Meno peoples, Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire) on custom metal stands.

Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large hollow hand hammered form.

These bells were made by the tribal blacksmiths of the Tetela and Onga peoples of the D.R. Congo and used as currency for buying such items as ivory and even wives or slaves.

This copper anklet was made by the Mbloe people in the Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Comes with the black iron stand. The dimensions given include th...

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...

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 ...

This copper piece was used as currency in the area that was the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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.

Early to mid-20th century tribal iron anchor currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo From the Kwele people of Gabon/Democratic Republic of Congo, these anchor-like currencies, called zong, were...

In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies for rare but significant transactions. This large iron form is a currency piece fr...

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...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

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...

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century.

Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid 3.5" diameter ; and one hollow 4.5" diameter ; each on a custom iron stand.

Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large hollow hand hammered form.

A fantastic pair of late 19th century Katanga cast copper cross-form currency pieces mounted on custom stands. Currency pieces were used all over West Africa to show one's wealth, as...

The tribal anklet originates from the Mbole People of the Central Congo. They made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major transactions like a dowry in marriage ...

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 economic currency to buy, sell, and trade as metal was precious and coveted.

DR Congo, 19th century Raffia currency cloth. Tetela peoples.

This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

An iron Topoke sword currency, mounted on a solid oak base. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire), early 20th century.

Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Turn of the century
Africa, Zaire

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 Africa.

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

An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu cultures of the Isangi and Kisangani regions in what is now ...

The Mbole, a small group of about 150,000 people in Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) made ankle currency bracelets of copper which were used for major t...