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Nigerian Currency

Fulani Currency
Fulani Currency

Fulani Currency

$1,656

H 33 in W 5.5 in D 5 in

Fulani Currency

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian
African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

$774

H 1.5 in W 7 in D 2 in

African Harvest Currency, Nigerian

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria

$1,195

H 14 in W 7 in D 4 in

Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom

Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Rain Making Currency, Mumuye, Nigeria
Rain Making Currency, Mumuye, Nigeria

Rain Making Currency, Mumuye, Nigeria

$1,180

H 22.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Rain Making Currency, Mumuye, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Mumuye, Nigeria Iron 22.75 x 5 in. / 28 x 13 cm Height on custom display stand: 24.5 in. / 62 cm

Category

20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

$3,900

H 31 in W 19.5 in D 9 in

Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria

Located in Stamford, CT

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria
19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

$1,306

H 24.02 in W 4.73 in D 0.6 in

19th Century Mumuye Iron Currency, Nigeria

Located in London, GB

This tall, elegant iron currency, from the Mumuye culture in Nigeria, dates back to the nineteenth

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

$2,600

H 25.25 in W 17.5 in D 2 in

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

$2,800

H 29.5 in W 20.5 in D 2 in

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Extra Large Curved Hoe currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron Measures: 29.5 x 20.5

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria

Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria
Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria

Late 19th Century Mumuye Iron Flat Spiral Currency, Nigeria

Located in London, GB

A fine incised iron flat spiral currency from the Mumuye in Nigeria. A similar example of iron

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon
19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

19th Century African Iron Currency Mfunte Mfumte Nigeria Cameroon

Located in Point Richmond, CA

The price is for an individual currency and includes the custom made stand. The shape of a Mfunte

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria
Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria

Ethnic Design-Bridal Iron Hoe Currency, Afo Peoples Nigeria

Located in Leuven , BE

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet
Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Nigerian 19th Century Gold and bronze trade currency Bracelet

Located in NICE, FR

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Gold Plate

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base

Located in Chicago, IL

economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding. African Art Currency, Benin, Nigeria bronze

Category

Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria
Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria

Pair of Iron Spatulate Currencies, Chamba or Mambila, Cameroon or Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Nigeria. Mid 20th century or older. 10 1/2 inches high for larger currency. Pair mounted together on

Category

Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Tribal iron currency sculpture
Tribal iron currency sculpture

Tribal iron currency sculpture

$2,223

H 25.6 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in

Tribal iron currency sculpture

Located in Vosselaar, BE

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Incised Copper Currency Anklet
Incised Copper Currency Anklet

Incised Copper Currency Anklet

$2,980

H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Incised Copper Currency Anklet

Located in Chicago, IL

Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850

Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

$1,995 / item

H 36.6 in W 26.6 in D 11.8 in

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

Located in High Point, NC

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900
African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900

African Incised Copper Currency Anklet, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases
Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases

Pair of African Iron Bandaka Hoe Currency, Mounted on Custom Steel Bases

Located in Stamford, CT

2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

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Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art
Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Kirdi Bird Iron Currency Staff Nigeria Early 20th Century West African Tribe Art

Located in Santa Fe, NM

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Iron

19th Century Iron Currency on Stand
19th Century Iron Currency on Stand

19th Century Iron Currency on Stand

Unavailable

H 33.75 in W 20.75 in D 10 in

19th Century Iron Currency on Stand

Located in Montecito, CA

Large-scale 19th century iron currency on stand; Nigeria; 18th century. Fabulous piece of sculpture.

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons
Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Matched Pair of Mumuye Forged Iron Currencies / Spoons

Located in Southhampton, NY

This is a matched pair of forged iron currencies from the Mumuye Tribe of Nigeria. The currency is

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe
rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

rare African currency in the shape of a spade or hoe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

blacksmith's craft were revered and traded as currency. Nigerian. 19th century, price for the pair

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

16 Yaruba Tribal Currency Gongs on Hoop, Ex Seward Kennedy Collection
16 Yaruba Tribal Currency Gongs on Hoop, Ex Seward Kennedy Collection

16 Yaruba Tribal Currency Gongs on Hoop, Ex Seward Kennedy Collection

Located in Bodicote, Oxfordshire

An excellent and unusual early 20th century tribal currency item that has 16 individual gongs on a

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Nigerian African Currency
Nigerian African Currency

Nigerian African Currency

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H 15.5 in W 16 in D 5 in

Nigerian African Currency

Located in Wainscott, NY

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Nigerian Double Gong Iron Currency
Nigerian Double Gong Iron Currency

Nigerian Double Gong Iron Currency

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H 17.75 in W 12.25 in D 0.5 in

Nigerian Double Gong Iron Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

multiple purposes. It was a ceremonial instrument, status symbol, and traded as currency. Incorporating a

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

20th Century African Currency from Nigeria
20th Century African Currency from Nigeria

20th Century African Currency from Nigeria

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H 13.5 in W 12 in D 5 in

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

Category

20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

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

currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Verdi green patina. Large bracelet - $2450. Smaller bracelet - $2250

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Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

19th Century Nigerian King Manilla Currency Piece on Custom Stand
19th Century Nigerian King Manilla Currency Piece on Custom Stand

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

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Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

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

century, Igbo People, Nigeria. The striking manilla currency crafted of heavy copper forged into a

Category

Vintage 1930s Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze, Copper

Large Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Wire Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Large Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Wire Currency, Chamba, Nigeria

Large Late 19th-Early 20th Century Tribal Copper Wire Currency, Chamba, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Large late 19th-early 20th century tribal copper wire currency, Chamba, Nigeria This exuberant

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Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

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

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Wrought Iron

Bronze Currency
Bronze Currency

Bronze Currency

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H 6 in W 8.5 in D 3.25 in

Bronze Currency

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18-19th c. coiled bronze currency used in important transactions by the Igbo tribe in Nigeria

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Kirdi Bird Crest Currency
Kirdi Bird Crest Currency

Kirdi Bird Crest Currency

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H 25.5 in W 9.75 in D 0.5 in

Kirdi Bird Crest Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

-use currency. The exotic bird's head design of this iron staff currency calls to mind flocks common to

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Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Set of Three Idoma Currency Pieces
Set of Three Idoma Currency Pieces

Set of Three Idoma Currency Pieces

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H 26.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.25 in

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

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Early 20th Century Nigerian Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Iron

African Antique Currency On Stand
African Antique Currency On Stand

African Antique Currency On Stand

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H 19.1 in W 14.57 in D 4.34 in

African Antique Currency On Stand

Located in London, GB

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

Yoruba Style Currency Neck Torque
Yoruba Style Currency Neck Torque

Yoruba Style Currency Neck Torque

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H 16.5 in W 14 in D 7 in

Yoruba Style Currency Neck Torque

Located in Chicago, IL

found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Metal mounting is

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand
Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand

Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand

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H 15 in W 12.5 in D 7 in

Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand

Located in Chicago, IL

Nigeria and Benin, 20th century.

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20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency
Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency

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H 30 in W 20 in D 4 in

Mounted 19th Century Afo Iron Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand
20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

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H 36.6 in W 26.6 in D 11.8 in

20th Century African Shovel Currency on Stand

Located in High Point, NC

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of

Category

Antique Early 1900s Nigerian Rustic Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Metal

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's
Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's

Collection of Four 19th Century African Tribal Currency's

Located in Allerum, SE

. Idoma, Iron currency from Nigeria that spread along the southern basin of the Benue River. The surface

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

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

Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands
Pair of Large Iron "Shovel" Money Currencies from Africa on Custom Stands

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large Embossed Nigerian Currency Trade Bracelet On Stand
Large Embossed Nigerian Currency Trade Bracelet On Stand

Large Embossed Nigerian Currency Trade Bracelet On Stand

Located in Troy, MI

Circa 1900 heavy Nigerian trade currency cuff style bracelet made of embossed nickel on custom made

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Nickel

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa
Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

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H 21 in W 4.5 in D 2 in

Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

for their artistic currency used by many groups living in eastern Nigeria, from the Taraba River to

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

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H 20.5 in W 16 in D 1.5 in

Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 20.5 x 16 in. / 52 x 41 cm

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

By Yoruba Tribe

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An African manilla trade currency from the Yoruba People of Nigeria, West Africa. traded as

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Okpoho-Type Manilla Currency from South-Eastern Nigeria
Bronze Okpoho-Type Manilla Currency from South-Eastern Nigeria

Bronze Okpoho-Type Manilla Currency from South-Eastern Nigeria

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique bronze Okpoho-type manilla currency from south-eastern Nigeria. Manillas (which were a

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Metal

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

Category

20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Ancient African bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet. An African

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Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa This very graceful

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Forged Iron Hoe Currency, Afo or Angas Tribes, Nigeria
Early 20th Century Forged Iron Hoe Currency, Afo or Angas Tribes, Nigeria

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

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand
African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

African Currency of the AFO People from Nigeria on a Metal Stand

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Metal

Yoruba Iron Gong Currency
Yoruba Iron Gong Currency

Yoruba Iron Gong Currency

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H 10.25 in W 5.5 in D 2.5 in

Yoruba Iron Gong Currency

Located in Chicago, IL

the Yoruba communities of northern Nigeria. It was a ceremonial instrument, a potent status symbol and

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Chamba Gong Currency, c. 1900
Chamba Gong Currency, c. 1900

Chamba Gong Currency, c. 1900

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H 39 in W 16 in D 7.5 in

Chamba Gong Currency, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

people of the Benue River Valley in Nigeria. It was a ceremonial instrument, a status symbol, and a form

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

Pair of Yoruban Currency Gongs
Pair of Yoruban Currency Gongs

Pair of Yoruban Currency Gongs

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H 26 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Yoruban Currency Gongs

Located in Chicago, IL

the Yoruban communities of northern Nigeria. They were status symbols, ceremonial instruments, and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art

Materials

Steel, Iron

Pair of 19th Century Copper Currency Cuffs
Pair of 19th Century Copper Currency Cuffs

Pair of 19th Century Copper Currency Cuffs

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H 9 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Copper

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. Manilla

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron, Copper

Rare Late 19th Century Tribal Forged Iron Hook Currency, Cameroon
Rare Late 19th Century Tribal Forged Iron Hook Currency, Cameroon

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects

Materials

Iron

19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand
19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand

19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand

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H 18.12 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand
19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand

19th Century Nigerian Currency on Metal Stand

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H 17.33 in W 6.11 in D 5.12 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Nigerian Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

Nigerian Currency Sculpture
Nigerian Currency Sculpture

Nigerian Currency Sculpture

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H 34 in W 19 in D 9 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century African Sculptures

19th Century Nigerian Currency
19th Century Nigerian Currency

19th Century Nigerian Currency

Located in New York, NY

19th C. Nigerian copper currency in the shape of a shield

Category

Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Copper

Nigerian Bronze Currency
Nigerian Bronze Currency

Nigerian Bronze Currency

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H 18 in W 23 in D 4.75 in

Nigerian Bronze Currency

Located in Highland Park, IL

Nigerian bronze currency.

Category

Early 20th Century Nigerian Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Portugese Manillas (Currency) from Benin, Nigeria
Portugese Manillas (Currency) from Benin, Nigeria

Portugese Manillas (Currency) from Benin, Nigeria

Located in Wainscott, NY

Portugese Standard Unit for Barter in Benin, Nigeria. Made from Late 15th Century to Mid 19th

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Afo Wrought Iron Hoe Currency
Afo Wrought Iron Hoe Currency

Afo Wrought Iron Hoe Currency

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H 33.5 in W 21.75 in D 6 in

Afo Wrought Iron Hoe Currency

Located in Round Top, TX

A large wrought iron hoe currency piece from the Afo people of Nigeria on a custom mount.

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Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens

Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens

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H 29.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens

Located in San Francisco, CA

Appreciated as coming from the earth, and for their tangible liquidity as a store for making things, these mediums of exchange have exceptionally stable value.
Giving the abi...

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Nigerian Currency For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Nigerian currency you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Nigerian currency for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and copper. Your living room may not be complete without a Nigerian currency — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Nigerian currency, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Nigerian currency that is appealing in its simplicity, but Yoruba Tribe produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Nigerian Currency?

A Nigerian currency can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,500, while the lowest priced sells for $280 and the highest can go for as much as $6,800.