Tribal Currency

Three Kuso Currency pieces known as Boloko are from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They are

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

of exchange using forged metal objects as currency. These iron forms—used in marriage transactions

Tribal African Currency.

Antique African bronze bracelet currency bangle Tribal art. High quality bronze currency bracelet

A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal

, most evolved into "pure" currency, deliberately unusable except as objects recognized, prized and

weapons. Instead, these pieces were typically valued as bridal currency, by various tribal groups in the

19th or early 20th century copper snake currency sculpture Zaire Africa Ngelima culture, Zaire

This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two

This sculptural metal form is a Mbole currency anklet from the early 20th century. Worn by both men

weapons. Instead, these pieces were typically valued as bridal currency, by various tribal groups in the

class. Their ability to shape bronze and other precious metals into currency and status symbols made

display stand: 16.5 in. / 42 cm Various models of these original currency bearers were manufactured by

This set of 3 pieces of African currency is very interesting. Looking like some sort of ancient

A collection of Burkina Faso currency from the mid-20th century. This assortment of three vintage

1940s double gong iron African Currency.

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

This rare 18th-century Ngelima bronze currency manilla is a stunning artifact, weighing an

This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another

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

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

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate

19th-century bronze currency bangle / Manilla with a fixed opening. Minimalist, simple design work

Topoke, DR Congo, Africa Iron Early 20th century 36 x 6 in. / 91 x 15 cm. Height on custom display stand: 38.25 in. / 97 cm. These big iron spear points were made by groups livi...

Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical

Early to mid-19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in circle form. Intricate graphical

Time honored texture and form define this Senufo sculptural object. The abstract etchings were achieved through a process known as scarification. The artisan meticulously traced and ...

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

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

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate

19th-century bronze currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Intricate

Early 20th-century brass currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Hand

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam

Yua Shell Currency, Bride’s Price Sepik River Region, Papua New Guinea Hand carved from a clam

A pair of West African incised iron and copper wire axe form currency pieces or may have used as

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

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in

African currency bracelet made of bronze, with a rich patina.

Boiken people of the Sepik River Region. Made in the 20th century, this unique artifact served as tribal

culture, used across various domains—from currency to decoration, from ritual to art. In the Stone Age

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

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

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

bracelets were also used as a form of currency for rare major purchases. Because the Fulani are a nomadic

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.5"W x 1.5"D x

serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects

serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects

Heavy Copper Ekonda Anklet Currency MONGO Tshuapa District - D.R Congo 4494 gr Beautiful patina

tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were used to close a

were used by various tribal groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a form of currency. They were

A Pair of Copper Currencies: “Katanga Crosses” Central African Copper Belt (DR Congo, Zambia or

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...

A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern