Tribal Currency

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D

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

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

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

An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century

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

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

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

A fantastic pair of late 19th century Katanga cast copper cross-form currency pieces mounted on

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

currency stone. With its subtle color transitions and multitude of organic details, this wealth object

Very graphic Minimalist Primitive presence on this African currency ( potentially The Gan people

Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.

This Copper Anklet, was used for female ritual as well as currency by the Mbole in congo in the

Iron Cuff Currency hand forged aged patina, from a private collection open at the top

A handsome example of bronze African Currency in the shape of a spiral supported on a custom steel

Sprial-shaped and sophiszticated these currencies are deceptively simple in appearance but

This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made

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...

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

A beautifully presented group of "Kissipennies" from Sierra Leone. These individual wrought iron stalks were used to pay doweries.

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand 'Congo'

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand ' Demoncratic

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.
Giving the abi...

Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper " Round" Shaped. Priced Separately

This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the

best known form of African tribal currency. For centuries these crosses served as indications of wealth

Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand 'Congo'

An impressive 19th century African currency spear—properly referred to as a “liganda”—from the

Large heavy cast bronze currency anklet from the Kota people of Gabon, West-Central Africa, circa

A ring of Gong currency from the West African Yoruba Tribe. Ten gong pieces in this set, on a