Topoke Currency

An impressive pair of late 19th century extra-long African currency spears—properly referred to as

currency blades are attributed to the Topoke people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire

An iron Topoke sword currency, mounted on a solid oak base. Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire

These forged iron blades, also referred to as doa or ngbele, were used for barter (on occasion for brides), not as the weapons they appear to be. This collection of 3 are in excellen...

A pair of nicely-preserved Topoke Spears comes from the Congo. These metal spears were used as an

Republic of the Congo. Used by the Topoke and related tribes as currency until around 1920, a liganda’s

This intricately styled pair of terracotta figurines is sculpted in the style of Japanese Dogū sculptures of the Jōmon period (10th-4th century B.C.). Reminiscent of Pre-Columbian re...

Very old Japanese small drawer. This furniture is from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s). It is made of cedar wood. The round handles are made of iron. These drawers are tasteful, rust...

Volo Standing Male Nude Sculpture Figure Bronze Boy - In Stock Volo is a standing male nude figure in bronze, a boy reaching, in brown patina. This sculpture is suitable for indoors ...

Travertine dining table Made to order in Italy Round top Dimensions can be adjusted Honed or polished finish Rounded or straight edges Travertine pedestal Photos show recently...

This 19th-century French Bouillotte table showcases the elegance and functionality characteristic of neoclassical design. Crafted from mahogany, the table features a round marble top...

A pair of rattan and black-lacquered iron slipper lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and produced by Salterini, Italy, 1950s. Stamped "Made in Italy". Seat height: 12.65”

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...

One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design. Structure in solid oak. Condition report : the chair show signs of old repairs.

Ceiling lights by Stilnovo. Designed and manufactured in Italy circa the 1960s. Structural pillar like pendant consisting of opal glass on a minimal enameled black and brass stem. Ho...

Amazing pair of imposing West African Baga Nimba fertility shoulder mask sculptures or statues carved from teak. The headdresses depict busts of women on four legs stands decorated w...

A fine bronze tribute drum (Heger Type III), Pazi (Burmese), pam klo’ (Karen). This unique lost wax casting of a drum is ornamented with 8 frogs with bulging eyes placed in stacks o...

Emil Milan Teak Bissilon Bird Sculpture.

Early Yoruba offering bowl in the from of a male figure with a beard riding on horse back surrounded by four small attendants, finely carved with nice patina from native use. Probabl...

A beautiful tea caddy. The tortorise shell color is perfection.

A 3 arm palm tree floor lamp by Maison Jansen in brass with large square base with 4 up lighters within. Could also be used as a very large table lamp as shown in images. The base wi...

The unique antique tansu — an elegant piece of furniture with deep Japanese roots. This small tansu features six compartments that are not only functional but also serve as a work o...