Nigerian Currency

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

This 19th century harvest African currency is from the Ibo tribe in Nigeria. It looks something like an animal and reminds of a crocodile.

Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 16.5 in. / 42 cm Various models of these original currency bearers were...

The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s.

Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg C...

Extra Large Curved Hoe currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron Measures: 29.5 x 20.5 in. / 75 x 52 cm Height on custom display stand: 33.25 in. / 84 cm Weight: 20.6 p...

Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...

Colonial coinage replaced Africa's traditional iron currencies. This iron currency, shaped like a stretched hide, was circulated as a means of payment across northeastern Nigeria an...

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

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

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.

In parts of present-day northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, highly forged throwing knives functioned not only as weapons, but as a recognized form of currency and ceremonial ...

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 ...

A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon highlands, this forged hoe-shaped object embodies the inter...

We present you an 19th century antique Nigerian high quality bronze GOLD PLATED bracelet currency traditionally used in monetary functions and exchange in the tribe as well as body o...

Pair of iron flat spatulate currency pieces, made by the Chamba or Mambila peoples of Cameroon or Nigeria.

It stands as a compact testament to economy as an art of form, balance, and shared understanding. African Art Currency, Benin, Nigeria bronze 13h x 14w x 3d in 16.25h x 14w x 4d in ...

A fine example of a early 20th century iron currency from the Afo tribe in Nigeria. Also called a hoe currency the abstract shape refers to the blade of a hoe as to symbolise the con...

Time-honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic version. Two gracefully upswept bands join to form a sculptural object that plays beau...

Time honored texture and form define this Nigerian copper sculptural object. The intricate geometry was achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan would meticulou...

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

Likely dating to the mid-20th century or earlier, these beads were produced in West Africa-particularly Nigeria - and used as currency and adornment in trade.