Iron Mounted Objects

This pair of monumental French iron lightning rods from the 19th century is not only steeped in history but also exudes an artistic and sculptural presence. These striking objects st...

Rare cast iron antique Whistle Soda advertising piece. This figurative shaped hand has a screw off thumb that was made to hold an hourglass shaped bot...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron sword blade was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were...

This is an authentic antique Dogon door lock from the early 20th century, originating from the Dogon tribe of Mali. Beautiful hand-carved from wood, this piece is adorned with intri...

Unleash a slice of culinary history with this 19th-century French iron butcher's cleaver, a robust masterpiece echoing the craftsmanship of a bygone era. The large triangle-shaped bl...

A beautiful rustic, farmhouse equestrian antique cast iron horseshoe boot scrape perfect for your country house, ranch, or stables. USA, Early 20th Century Measuers: 12"W x 4.5"D x...

Large crucifix with stunning hand carved details and an amazing patina. This remarkable and large corpus of a deceased Christ on the cross is truly uniqu...

Add a touch of luxurious whimsy to your space with this exquisite accessory. With handmade, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop...

Elegant Italian bronze sculpture of a young woman, professionally mounted on a steel base . free spirit gazes upward with mysterious facial expression letting as wonder, what is she thinking...

Impressive antique and top quality hand crafted eleven light chandelier with a fabulous fable creature 'Orge'. An ogre (in English) is a deformed human-like creature and bad spirit ...

19th c Antique Wood Log Marking Tool Hammer on base Antique - Decoration - 19th Measures : Hammer : Ø 12,5cm Total : 22x21cm H:44cm Matrials : Iron - Wood

Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells' on each side. An appealing design executed by a master craftsman. Beautifully mounte...

American cast iron strapwork style carriage door hinge in the Romanesque taste. Mounted on a custom iron stand. The hinge has a slight patina of rust and some surface marks are visib...

A fine quality and delightfully heavy sculpted iron motoring trophy car. Automobile depicted is circa 1920s. Collectible and Commemorative of the ‘Rally U.C.O.L. Challenge - Driver...

Stunning pair of white enameled cast iron shell motif sculptures, perfect for a mantel statement. These were refashioned andirons cut down to fit on top of a mantel in Palm Beach.

2 African iron Bandaka hoe currency, Mabila and Chamba Peoples, Nigeria and Cameroon. The iron, hammered into the form of a hoe, was used as currency. Mounted they are wonderful pie...

Large forged iron carriage wheel rim mounted on a custom forged and oxidized iron stand. American, 19th century.

15th Century Italian Renaissance Giltwood Carving . This magnificent 15th century Italian Renaissance gilt wood carving with a serpent is displayed ...

Set of three wooden child size shoe forms mounted on an iron base.

Very cool hand wrought iron and tin rooster, the bird shown strutting and showing off his regalia of life-like feathers. Large scale at 28 by 26 by 12 inches. You can see this rooster as a prop in the 1965 Steve McQueen movie...

This 19th-century French butcher's cleaver is a striking relic from a time when craftsmanship and utility were intertwined. The double-edged blade, forged from iron, exudes the stren...

A one-of-a-kind antique wrought iron sculpture, comprising 18th and 19th century architectural elements, in a rustic parcel gilt finish, including door lock, latch, and skeleton key,...

This oversized and exquisite Sapele Wood (aka African Mahogany) surfboard sculpture on a heavy iron display base was made for a Hamptons surf shop. Beautifully refinished to its ori...

Authentic Tikar tribal spear from Cameroon, once used for lion hunting and still prominent in tribal ceremonies. This black-finished iron spear, with a sc...

Black enameled iron indoor / outdoor wall relief sculpture, circa 1980's easy to mount cool design that blends well with mid Century contemporary Boho home decor.

Add a touch of luxurious whimsy to your space with this exquisite accessory. With handmade, individually bent flowers mounted on an acrylic base, this object would be the perfect addition to any tabletop...

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...

A wonderful set of five early 20th century iron phallus figures from Togo. Fertility figures like these were planted in the ground of a farmer's fiel...

Metal enamel wall painting. Large Pop Art 1970s amphora style painting in enamel on metal. Vibrant purple feather-like design.

Vintage rustic wood wheel from a wooden cart mounted on an iron stand. This large hand carved wooden wheel shows natural age splits and texture and will serve as a wonderful piece of...

Outdoor small iron urn with potted dry flowers in the form of a yellow pineapple

A unique, primitive-style terracotta sculpture depicting an anthropomorphic figure with expressive forms and an almost totemic composition. The piece is distinguished by its handcraf...

Very impressive trio of hand carved African masks majestically displayed on custom tall iron stands in varying heights. Stands have bases that are 12” x 12” Tallest sculpture 86” Mid...

Hoe-Shaped Currency "Mbili Ngbaka," Ngbaka, D.R. Congo 20th century Iron, accumulation 16 x 7 in. / 41 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 18.25 in. / 46 cm This interesting type of iron currency was used for major transactions such as dowry payments. The two wings added to the lower tips of the hoe underline the non-utilitarian character of this type of currency (Ballarini, "The Perfect Form...

A very nice mixed metals on quartz base anchor and sea gulls sculpture by C. Jere for Artisian House, circa 1971. The piece is in great vintage condition with a wonderful patina and ...

A rare paired set of forged iron throwing knives attributed to the Magali and Fali peoples of Northern Cameroon and Northeastern Nigeria—forms that exist at the intersection of weapo...

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. Forged by...

A wonderful hand crafted Head Dress from a Broadway Production, acquired in NYC. The piece is made of wood skewers, beads, crystal, crosses and material - all cast in gold - and whi...

Elegant pair of wrought iron pedestals crafted during the 1950s, inspired by the architectural forms and proportions of Classical Roman design. Their refined silhouettes and balanced...

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...

The stone mill wheels are attached to wire stands with iron bases lined underneath with padding. Measures: Two with the height of 15.25".

Vintage rustic wood wheel from a wooden cart mounted on an iron stand. This large hand carved wooden wheel shows natural age splits and texture and will serve as a wonderful piece of...

Recently discovered in a chateau in Nice, France, this pair of giltwood carvings from the 1700s has been mounted more recently on painted black iron stands, giving them a total heigh...

An early to mid-20th century Toguna support post from the Dogon Tribe of Mali, on custom metal stand. This West African hand carved wooden bean was origin...

19th century English pair of cast iron mounted lion masks circa 1890. Price is each. Measures: Large H 49 x W 19.5 x D 11cm Small H 43 x W 18 x D ...

A single 19th century British Colonial carved wood column with custom Stand. This antique hand carved wooden architectural element from India, ...

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 societies. Before the widespread adoption of coinage and paper money, many regions across Africa used forms of metal currency—objects whose intrinsic material value, craftsmanship, and symbolic form made them widely accepted as units of exchange. Among the Igbo people of southeastern Nigeria, iron currency objects such as knives, rods, and bracelets circulated not only as mediums of trade but also as markers of wealth, social status, and ceremonial exchange. This particular form—often referred to as a currency knife—features an elegantly curved profile with a tapering blade-like extension and finely incised surface decoration. Forged and hand-carved from iron, the piece demonstrates the remarkable skill of traditional blacksmiths, whose work held both practical and spiritual significance in Igbo culture. The etched geometric motifs along the surface speak to a visual language of craftsmanship passed through generations, transforming what was once a utilitarian object into a sculptural artifact rich with cultural meaning. Mounted on a custom-made platform for display, the piece now reads as a refined sculptural object. Its weathered iron patina, subtle textural variations, and dynamic crescent silhouette give it a commanding presence—equally compelling as a collectible ethnographic artifact or as a distinctive decorative accent in a contemporary interior. Today, objects like this Igbo currency...

While shield and spear were central to African combat, this iron example was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African currencies were modeled after objects of inherent value, resulting in sculptural combinations of function and beauty. This large iron spear dates to the early 20th century and is attributed to the Kuba people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Secured to a narrow handle of iron and wood, the flattened blade has an elegant, sloping silhouette, subtly textured with raised lines and a rusted, antique patina. Forged as a broadleaf spear, the weapon contrasts a violent potential with images of peaceful branches swaying in the wind. We've set this unusual Kuba spear...

1970s iron abstract sculpture on marble base.

Vintage Industrial, large anvil on micarta base.

To cure mental and physical ailments, Yoruba priests and diviners invoke the aid of Osanyin, the god of herbal medicines. Used in divination rituals to cure the afflicted, these iron...

A French iron scale from the mid-20th century presented on custom iron stand. This vintage scale from France is a sizable piece, being over 3.5 feet ...

A sculptural iron throwing knife attributed to the Marghi, Mofu, or Kapsiki peoples of northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon. Known broadly as a hunga munga, this form transcend...

A pair of Papua New Guinea yam festival masks from the mid 20th century. These vintage ceremonial masks, also referred to as a baba mask, originate from the Abelam people, along the ...

Before coinage became standardized across West and Central Africa, wealth was often held in iron. In parts of present-day northeastern Nigeria and northern Cameroon, highly forged th...

This hand-forged metal sculpture, with its delicate appearance and whimsical shape, was once an integral tool to a 19th century Chinese cobbler’s trade. Made of iron, these scissors ...

Before the widespread adoption of coinage, many African societies developed sophisticated systems of exchange using forged metal objects as currency. These iron forms—used in marriag...

Long ago, an Indonesian artisan living on Lombok, an island well known for its weaving, made his living using this handsome hand-crafted drill. The antique tool is beautifully constr...

A French painted iron centaur sculpture from the early 20th century, mounted on a custom base. This French decorative object features a theme borrowed from the Greco-Roman mythology,...

An iron architectural building star anchor mounted on a steel base. The 19th Century star is originally part of a brick building and used to anchor in to...