Copper Snake Currencies, Congo

A set of three rare, museum quality copper "snake" currencies of spiral form from the Congo. These were associated with tribes of the Lake Leopold II Region, including the Mongo/Ngongo/and Lyembe peop

African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. Including: An East African iron livestock bell, a Katanga copper currency cross (Congo) and a fabulous, hand wrought Mbole copper anklet/currency also from C

Large cast copper alloy currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 8" x 5" x 4". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

(3) Massive copper alloy currencies, DR Congo, each arch-form bar with channeled sides and engraved geometric decoration, 7"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Title: Katanga Cross Currency – Copper – Congo DRC Description: A beautiful old Katanga Cross which was used as a means of payment for centuries in former Belgian Congo. They were already

Old Antique African Katanga Tribe Copper Metal Cross Currency Money Congo Manill 19TH C. MEASURE 7" X 6 3/4"

Five Antique African Ngongolyembe Metal Currency Snakes. Coiled copper, Kinshasa. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art Gallery, San Rafael, CA. Ranging in Size from: 32'' x 3.5'' (81 x 9 cm) to 46'' x 7'' (117

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with great patina! Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray. It was also used as a means of ex

Beautiful, double sided execution sword of the NGOMBE tribe from D.R. Congo. Very nice specimen with great patina! Beautiful decorations are incorporated in the tray. It was also used as a means of ex

Kusu Peoples, (6) Boloko currencies, DR Congo, copper alloy, U-form with flat disc ends, 16.5"h (tallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of

Snake-Form Currency, Copper, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, 19th C. Size: 68"H (172.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL

Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Large copper anklet currency, Mbole people, Democratic Republic of Congo circa 19th-early 20th century. Hammered hollow form with walls measuring approximately 1/8" in thickness. Presented on custom b

DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies, 20th c., Central Africa, incl. a Mbole Peoples currency cuff, and a Katanga Peoples cross ingot, each loosely mounted on display stand, 9"h x 9.25"w x 4.75

19th Century or early 20th century, Teke peoples, spiral currency, copper, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 2.5"H x 3.5"W (3.25'H on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From

Set of three antique late 19th to early 20th century African currency bracelets. From the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hammered copper in large form. Each comes with a custom disp

Ca. 1900 to 1950. Poured copper sand cast four-limbed crosses, both in very good original condition. The two cast copper cuffs have incised line decorations, and remain in excellent original condition

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3 lbs. approx. 5" W. 7.25" x 7.25" dia.

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3.5 lbs. approx. 4.75" W approx. 6.75"

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina (small age crack to inside rim edge to both sides). These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/

19th Century or early 20th century, Teke peoples, spiral currency, copper, mitako, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 4.75"H x 3"W (5.5'H on custom stand). Exhibited,

Old black iron snake currency from the Lobi poeple of Burkina Faso. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) brace

Group of African Iron and Copper Currency Pieces. Including: a copper spiraling snake Ngelima on stand, Zaire; three Ngbaka currency pieces on stands, a Kuba cermonial knife on stand, and an Mfunte ir

Ekonda Anklet Currency, D.R. Congo. Made from a copper alloy, this anklet currency would have been traded during major economic transactions. H:10" x W:5" x D:5" Please note that this lot has a confid