Currency Sculpture

African Copper Currency Sculpture. Dimensions: Taller: 15"H x 11.5"W Shorter: 13.75" x 10.5.

A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a

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

Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The

"Double Entendre (TwoFaceNote)" Satirical Currency Collage Elaborate collage by Mickey "Kano" Kane

presentation, the currency reads today as a striking abstract sculpture—minimal, rhythmic, and deeply

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

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...

The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a

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

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

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

mount, the long currency blade becomes a minimalist metalwork sculpture, commanding its surroundings

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

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern

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...

19th century hammer currency, Ensuba, Bafia People, Cameroon Sometimes referred to as potato

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a

A striking expression of pre-colonial value systems, this Igbo iron currency knife from

interior. As a decorative object, it transcends category: part weapon, part currency, part sculpture. A

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

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

Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for

with this exquisite pair of 20th-century Mbole copper currency cuffs. Mounted on custom steel stands

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage

Pair of large copper ankle bracelets, used as currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo

Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells

A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal

sculpture steeped in culture and history. I find these so evocative, they have the practical use of currency

Large West African Bronze Currency Bracelet, Gan People, Burkina Faso, on Custom Stand An

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.

François-Laurent Rolard (1842-1912), monkey currency The most beautiful bronze that he has in

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

. However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture

. However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture

including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints

including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints

government exported as a valuable source of foreign currency. Sculpture then gained renewed social

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

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

This rare and outstanding bronze sculpture exemplifies the best of Meiji-period art. Formed of

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax

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

This Yoruba style neck ring was cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method. The Yoruba are found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Meta...

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a

A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel

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

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

20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal