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Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s
Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s

Igbo Iron Currency Knife Sculpture on Custom Platform, Nigeria, 1890-1920s

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of West African material culture, this Igbo iron currency knife from Nigeria embodies the intersection of economy, artistry, and ritual within traditional African ...

Category

Antique 1890s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900
Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900

Igbo Iron Currency Knife — Sculptural Trade Form, Southeastern Nigeria, 1900

Located in New York, NY

A striking expression of pre-colonial value systems, this Igbo iron currency knife from southeastern Nigeria operates at the intersection of economy, ritual, and sculpture.

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Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria
19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

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H 3.94 in W 10.63 in D 4.93 in

19th Century Igbo Iron Spiral Currency (Manilla), Nigeria

Located in London, GB

This nineteenth-century spiral currency (Manilla), from the Igbo culture in Nigeria, is impressive in its size and exhibits a wonderfully exaggerated twisted, spiral form.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria
19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Igbo Spiral Copper Alloy Arm Adornment/Currency, Nigeria

Located in London, GB

Cast into a beautiful coiled form, this copper alloy Igbo woman's arm adornment from Nigeria was also used as a form of currency.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria
Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

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H 7.25 in W 11.25 in D 4.5 in

Igbo, Coiled Bracelet Currency from Nigeria

Located in Dallas, TX

Two sizes of coiled bracelet currency mounted on stands. These copper alloy bracelets were used as currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria.

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands
Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands

Pair of Igbo Tribe West African Manilla Currencies on Custom Stands

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of African manilla trade currencies from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron, Copper

Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria
Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Large African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, Early 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Austin, TX

A large and impressive coiled copper manilla currency piece with gorgeous patina, early 20th century, Igbo People, Nigeria.

Category

Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Copper

African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria

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, rich patina.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria
African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria

Located in Austin, TX

A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century.

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron, Copper

Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria
Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria

Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet 'Manilla' Currency Nigeria

Located in Stamford, CT

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 ...

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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