Nigerian Currency

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

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

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

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

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely

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

A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted

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

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

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa

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

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

People of Nigeria as a form of currency. Forged from iron and hammered with horizontal markings to

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

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

Nigeria and Benin, 20th century.

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

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

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

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

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris

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

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

Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa Iron

Large, early 20th century forged iron hoe currency from the Afo or Angas tribes, mounted on

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

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

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

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

An incredible pair of 19th century Ibo lost wax cast copper currency cuffs decorated with multiple

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla

Rare late 19th century Tribal forged iron Hook Currency, Cameroon/ NE Nigeria, upper Banue River

Unique set of early 19th century Nigerian Currency, which were used for exchange livestock, land

Unique set of early 19th century Nigerian currency, which were used for exchange Live stock, land

Forged metal sculpture made in Nigeria in the 1800's. This piece was used for major purchases

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

Nigerian bronze currency.

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

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

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.
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