Tribal Currency

Single Yua Wenga shell currency from Papua New Guinea. Yua (Money) Wenga (Clam Rings) are clamshell

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

Angeles designer Mr. Tony Duquette. Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency

. This heavy large necklace was crafted by the ethnic tribal people of the Tikar and made up in solid

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

Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made

This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax

Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African

This Yoruba style neck ring was cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method. The Yoruba are found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Meta...

Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This

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

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in

This Yoruba neck ring was made from cast bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal Stand. The Yoruba are found...

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for

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

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land

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

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo

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

tribal currency pieces from Papua New Guinea have been carved from giant clam shells with pieces of

20th century armband currency, Kenga culture, Chad, Africa The artistry of this man's armband

Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large

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

Early to mid-20th century tribal iron currency blade, Mboum people, Northern Cameroon. A dynamic

Early to mid-20th century tribal iron anchor currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo From the Kwele people of

of currency. Its hollow, acoustical form made it an ideal musical addition to ritual ceremonies

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid

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

This copper anklet was made by the Mbloe people in the Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Comes with the black iron stand. The dimensions given include th...

In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies

Formed in the shape of an anchor, this graceful iron currency piece was forged by the Kwele people

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this

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

a valuable currency piece used in rare and significant exchanges. During religious ceremonies

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

currency pieces used in rare and significant exchanges. During religious ceremonies, members of the tribal

A wonderful pair of 19th century Tuareg bronze currency bracelets each engraved with unique

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in

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

A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of

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

A wonderfully mounted group of three tribal triple headed snake form iron currency pieces, Lobi

Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three Puddle-cast brass

A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom

The man’s family’s duty was to pay for his bride as compensation for the time and resources the family put into her before she reached adulthood. During the bride price ceremony, a m...

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

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

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

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

currency anklet by a Baule artist of the Ivory Coast. A woman of status would have used this anklet as both

Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes 20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group

With flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends, this bundle of iron currency pieces is imbued

Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x