20th Century African Currency from Nigeria
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal
20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects
Metal
20th Century African Currency from Nigeria
Located in Wainscott, NY
20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal
Metal
Sold|$1,000
African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in
Metal
Sold|$2,600
Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
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...
African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely
Copper
Sold|$1,380 / set
Pair of African Topoke Currency Blades, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
steel mounts, the long currency blades become minimalist metalwork sculptures, commanding their
Iron
Sold|$880 / set
Set of Three Idoma Currency Pieces
Located in Chicago, IL
People of Nigeria as a form of currency. Forged from iron and hammered with horizontal markings to
Iron
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
Copper, 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
Copper, Iron
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".
Metal, Copper
19th Century Nigerian King Manilla Currency Piece on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted
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
Iron
Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made
Shell
Andrianna Shamaris Copper African Currency on a Modern Stand
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand. Andrianna Shamaris
Metal, Copper
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
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
Iron
Africa Cameroon 1950 Tikar People Tribal Bronze Wedding Necklace And Currency
By Tikar people
Located in Miami, FL
wedding ceremonies and were used as currency as well. The common villager's looked up the bearer of this
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Wrought Iron
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These
Iron
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These
Iron
Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom
Metal, Iron
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
Copper
A Classic "Armature" Table Lamp by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Angeles designer Mr. Tony Duquette. Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency
Wood, Chenille, Thread
Sold|$1,480
West African Spiral Currency Sculpture
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a
Metal
"Katanga Copper Currency - Congo, " Copper Sculpture created circa 1800
Located in Milwaukee, WI
This copper piece was used as currency in the area that was the Katanga region of the Democratic
Copper
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
Copper
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. 10.5" high x stand 6 x
Metal, Copper
Sold|$980
Baule Anklet Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
currency anklet by a Baule artist of the Ivory Coast. A woman of status would have used this anklet as both
Brass
Sold|$1,280
West African Spiral Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a
Iron
Sold|$488
Kirdi Iron Currency Bundle
Located in Chicago, IL
With flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends, this bundle of iron currency pieces is imbued
Iron
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D
Metal, Steel
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x
Metal, Steel
Sold|$6,800
Pair of 19th Century Copper Currency Cuffs
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible pair of 19th century Ibo lost wax cast copper currency cuffs decorated with multiple
Copper
Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
patina, these currency bracelets, now mounted on black steel bases, are wonderful sculptures. Hand forged
Copper
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla
Iron, Copper
Rare Late 19th Century Tribal Forged Iron Hook Currency, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare late 19th century Tribal forged iron Hook Currency, Cameroon/ NE Nigeria, upper Banue River
Iron
African Currency Bracelet Set on Iron Stands, Azande, 19th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid
Copper, Iron
Pair of 19th Century Katanga Cast Copper Currency Pieces on Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic pair of late 19th century Katanga cast copper cross-form currency pieces mounted on
Copper
Japanese Fine Antique Currency Exchange Shop Sign, Hand Carved
Located in South Burlington, VT
a Japanese currency exchange shop. The kanji translates to "currency exchange". Many antique
Wood
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron
Iron
Early 20th Century Forged Iron Hoe Currency, Afo or Angas Tribes, Nigeria
Located in London, GB
Large, early 20th century forged iron hoe currency from the Afo or Angas tribes, mounted on
Iron
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group
Shell, Natural Fiber
Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century Displayed on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal
Shell
Sold|$2,200
Nigerian Currency Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forged metal sculpture made in Nigeria in the 1800's. This piece was used for major purchases
Sold|$1,800
North African IBO Currency on a Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
North African IBO Currency Sculpture.
Sold|$3,420
Bronze Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
African Bronze "Currency" Sculpture on stand
Sold
African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large old and interesting metal African currency mounted on a custom stand. Pieces like these
Sold|$900
African Cuff Currency
Located in Sarasota, FL
African Cuff Currency on Stand
Antique African Iron Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Sold|$1,500
Topoke spear currency, Congo
Located in West Hollywood, CA
economic currency to buy, sell, and trade as metal was precious and coveted. They were also used at wedding
Sold|$1,100
Nigerian Bronze Currency
Located in Highland Park, IL
Nigerian bronze currency.
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
Interesting Old African Bronze Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and interesting African bronze currency
Bronze
Sold|$1,500
Interesting Old Bronze African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting and large old African bronze currency mounted on a later custom steel stand.
Bronze, Steel
Sold|$1,075
20th c. Mfunte African Currency on Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
"brideprice," the compensation of a family for the loss of a daughter to marriage. Most of these currencies
Iron
Sold|$4,950
Currency of Faith by Cheryl Ekstrom
By Cheryl Ekstrom
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Found object by artist Cheryl Ekstrom from the series The Elegance of Ugly. Please email us for a complete bio on Cheryl Ekstrom. A list of exhibitions below. 2012 Art Platfor...
Bronze
Sold|$1,100
Pair of African Bronze Currency
Located in Highland Park, IL
A pair of african bronze currency with spikes.
19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Unique set of early 19th century Nigerian Currency, which were used for exchange livestock, land
Metal
19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand
Located in Notting Hill, GB
Unique set of early 19th century Nigerian currency, which were used for exchange Live stock, land
Metal
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