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Five (5) wrought iron currencies, West/Central African. Dimensions (approx.): 27.5" (longest) to 12" (shortest)

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Wrought Iron African Currencies (5)

Name: Wrought Iron African Currencies (5)
SKU: 176460104
Price: 50 USD
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African Artifacts and Textiles - Dr. Gould

May 10, 2024 11:00 AM EDT|

Princeton, NJ, USA

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Songye Style Wood Fetish: Songye style wood fetish with horn, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 24.5" x 6.5" x 6.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Coptic Textile Fragment: 3rd - 10th Century Coptic textile fragment, large medallion form with figural motifs, Egypt, North Africa. Approximate size 7" x 7" (with one part detached). Matted. PROVENANCE:From the estate of

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Kuba Style Maternity Figure: Kuba style female maternity wood carving, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 21" x 4" x 4" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Bamana Style Female Figure: Bamana style female figure, carved wood, Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 21" x 5" x 5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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$60

Fang Style Guardian Figure: Fang style guardian figure, carved wood, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 20" x 5" x 4.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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$40

Mangbetu Style Fertility Figure: Mangbetu style fertility carving, wood, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 21" x 7.5" x 6" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Iron and Copper Alloy Bells/Gongs (10): Ten (10) iron and copper alloy bells/gongs, various cultures, West/Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 6" (longest) to 0.5" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Punu Style Mask, Gabon: Punu style mask, wood, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 10" x 6" x 4.5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Kuba Wrought Iron Spear Heads (3): Three (3) Kuba peoples wrought iron spear heads, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 15.5" (longest) to 8.5" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor

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Wrought Iron Blades (3): Three (3) iron blades, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9" (longest) to 7" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Fon Copper Alloy Bell: Copper alloy ritual bell, Fon peoples, Republic of Benin, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 11.25" length x 2.25" diameter PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Dogon Copper Alloy Rings (6): Six (6) copper alloy Dogon peoples rings, horse(s) and rider(s), Republic of Mali, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 2.75" (tallest) to 2" (smallest)

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Forged Iron Hoe Currency (2): Two forged iron hoe currency forms, 19th or first half 20th century, Mambila, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 8" x 6" and 7" x 4.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

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Mbuti Barkcloth: Large barkcloth panel from the Mbuti pygmy peoples, Ituri Forest, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, with traditional fruit juice and charcoal ink decoration, and fruit juice fixative.

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Kuba Containers (4): Four (4) Kuba items, including a tray, two boxes and a gourd vessel, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9" high x 6.5" diameter (largest) to 4" x 2" x 1.5"

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Burkina Faso Whistles (4): Four (4) whistles, Lobi and Gurunsi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9.5: (tallest) to 4" (smallest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Kuba Iron Tools (7): Seven (7) iron tools, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 9.5" (longest) to 6" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

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Fang Style Figure: Fang style wood sculpture, Gabon, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 16" x 4" x 4" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Kuba Style Cup: Kuba style wood cup, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 8.5" x 5" x 5" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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