Currency Sculpture

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture, and British currency. Rowell focuses on contemporary technological advance...

However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture, and British currency. Rowell focuses on contemporary technological advance...

His creative practice is quite diverse including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints that are ornate abstract composites of...

His creative practice is quite diverse including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints that are ornate abstract composites of...

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Instead of fashioning swords for the aristocracy of Japan, artisans were encouraged to produce decorative arts that the government exported as a valuable source of foreign currency. ...

With their unique appearance, these coins make excellent table-top ornaments or sculptures, adding an artistic touch to any space

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 organic design.

Instead of fashioning swords for the aristocracy of Japan, artisans were encouraged to produce decorative arts that the government exported as a valuable source of foreign currency. ...

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal ...

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item. Often referred t...

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

A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...

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

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20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal. Mounted on metal stand. Dimensions: 12" W x 5" D x 13.5" H.

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand. Overall: 10.75" H; anklet: 8" H x 7.5" W...

This Yoruba neck ring was made from cast bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal Stand. The Yoruba are found...

The four sides tapering to lozenge shaped ends, with notched ridges. This currency bracelets, now mounted on a black steel base, is a wonderful piece of sculpture.

Flaring at the top to suggest a hoe, these elongated sculptural objects were used among the Idoma People of Nigeria as a form of currency. Forged from iron and hammered with horizont...

Elevated by custom steel mounts, the long currency blades become minimalist metalwork sculptures, commanding their surroundings with simplicity of form.

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole People lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole people lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".         

A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted on a custom stand. Currency pieces such as these were status symbols, showcasing th...

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape ...

Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made from a giant clam shell and from the Abelam culture. They are called Yua Shells and ...

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

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...

A sculptural ceremonial bronze necklace from the Tikar People. Very beautiful and decorative piece of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspir...

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stands. This pair of antique iron monetary pieces, often referred to as "shovel" currenc...

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo. Measures: 24" (61 cm) in circumference by 4" (10 cm) thick. 25.75" (65.5 cm) in...

Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency bracelet sculpture (added later) and a period Maria Kipp shade.

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stabile form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings...

This copper piece was used as currency in the area that was the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This region is known for its spectacular mining areas. This curren...

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

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand. 10.5" high x stand 6 x 4" Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

Richly aged with a beautiful surface texture, this careful work of art is an early 20th century currency anklet by a Baule artist of the Ivory Coast. A woman of status would have use...

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stable form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings,...

With flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends, this bundle of iron currency pieces is imbued with a sense of tension and movement, despite being completely rigid and immobile. ...

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x 4.75"H.  

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D x 3"H.

An incredible pair of 19th century Ibo lost wax cast copper currency cuffs decorated with multiple rope patterns including a wheel and square grid pattern, rings, and other abstract ...

Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris patina, these currency bracelets, now mounted on black steel bases, are wonderful ...

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding area...

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...