Iron Mounted Objects

Iron Sculpture Using the Remains of Iron Balconies and Iron Windows

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 ...

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 monumental French wall-mounted coat rack from the 1920s, rising over six feet tall in hand-wrought iron. The frame is worked into scrolling lines and hammered textures, its surface...

A vintage carved wood crocodile head boat prow from Papua New Guinea. This mid-20th century Papua New Guinean boat prow has been carved out of wood and featu...

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...

The Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.

Used as forms of currency, they could also serve as a musical or ritual object. Displayed on a custom mount.

This Double Gong bell originating from the Bamileke communities in Cameroon is a functional instrument played with wooden sticks.

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...

The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.

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 pair of vintage Chinese winter boots on stand. This is a pair of Chinese leather winter boots that have been displayed on a custom black iron Stand. The boots are from the people b...

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original handmade Kenyan Turkana leather and iron bound fighting shield which has been expertly mounted to a Gillows quality hardwood a...

An elegant Benin Iron Striker Bell with a double spiral finial on the top, and a lovely bell-shaped body. This is an extremely fine example of the African blacksmiths artistry. Kingd...

Spiegel sculpture A one-off sculpture of extraordinary character, this design celebrates the naked raku ceramics technique, highlighted with the stupendo...

A pair of handcrafted Swedish iron wall hangings from the 1970s, featuring an elegant geometric sun motif suspended from long iron chains. Hand-forged with visible hammer marks and o...

Given the beauty and thoughtful design of traditional Chinese furniture, it’s no wonder that Qing-dynasty carpenter’s tools were accorded the same att...

Offered are two of the sculptures of wings created by the Italian artist Salvatore Savoca. Each is mounted on a black iron stand. Made of epoxy resin and powdered marble, they each...

Mid Century Modern vintage curved lettering made of black wrought iron designed and made for a pastry shop in Austria, circa 1950. The lettering was newly ...

Delicately handcrafted, this 19th century wrought iron gate overthrow is made to the highest quality by a skilled blacksmith. It is an excellent example...

Early 20th century iron cooking utencil from India This is a cool and unusual decorative object.  

Thomas Lollar earned his BFA and MA at Western Michigan University, and has been teaching ceramics and sculpture since 1975. A master sculptor, his subjects are rendered in both fron...

Handmade Dischi Volanti sculpture by Le Meduse Unique piece Dimensions: W 25, D 40, H 160 cm Materials: iron painted. Each model is unique because it is handmade, it can be rep...