Mangbetu Knife Currency

A very fine old pair of royal currency knives in the form of plants with two birds on top. The blades of wrought iron with painted white accents. Mangbetu peoples, Drc/ Congo, Africa. The Knives measu

**Originally Listed At $650** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of forged iron throwing knives that double as currency pieces, each with a

Kurz-Waffe Mangbetu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. H 38,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstellung und deko

African blade or knife currency, Hunt Fine Arts Prov. H 21" x 8".

Beautiful Mangbetu knife - early 20th century - DRC - AfricaRegion: AfricaPeriod: early 20th centurySizes: L=345mm l=45mmWeight (K): 0.215kgCondition: At first glance - patina of use - no restoration

Zeremonial-Waffe Budu, Mangbetu, DR Kongo L 42,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen, die auch im Tauschhandel Verwendung fand. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 /

TWO DOGON MASKS, A DOGON FIGURAL & A MANGBETU KNIFE The masks with hemp hair, the figural group of a seated man and woman, with metal stands, the knife, of axe form incised with geometric motifs, and

CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated wrought iron and copper wrapped with brass. Signs of usage and handling. - Length: 12 inches.

Wurfmesser / Vormünzliches Zahlungsmittel Musseye, Marba, Tuburi, Tschad Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen. H 67,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Zeremonial-Waffe Mangbetu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. L 18 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen, die auch im Tauschhandel Verwend

Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

Hausa, Nigeria, forged iron throwing knife currency with metal stand, 29"h x 6.5" w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies, Nigeria, forged iron, each with triangular blade ending in grip with wrought iron twisted and curved decoration, 19"h (largest), 7"h (smallest) Prov

6pc Chinese Ancient Bronze Knife Money and Amulets 1.5'' to 8''. Includes three unusual pieces of knife currency, a key coin, and two encased amulets with calligraphy. 11th century BCE to 14th century

Beautiful throwing knife / currency from the Ngbaka people of DR CongoVery nice specimen with great patina!The Ngbaka style is clearly visible.Good condition with traces of wear and tear due to tribal

Kirdi Peoples, (3) throwing knives/currency, Cameroon, hand-forged iron, one with etched geometric designs on blade, one handle wrapped in fur, one in woven leather, each approx. 25"l Provenance: Esta

A Mangbetu (Mbetu) knife The wood handle with the head of a women at the pommel, with coffee bean eyes, elongated nose and slit mouth, with high, incised coiffure, with leaf-shaped iron blade and hide

Status-Waffe, "trumbash" Mangbetu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen. L 41 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Herstell

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ngombe chiefdom, ca. 19th to 20th century CE; Mangbetu or Zande peoples, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A fine pair of iron weapons from central Africa. Fir

Zeremonial-Waffe, "trumbash" Mangbetu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz. H 37 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch sorgfältige Hers

A hand forged iron Blade and well worn wooden handle. This knife , also known as a Trumbash was originally used as a weapon of war and also as an agricultural implement, but later on developed into pr

Zeremonial-Waffe, "emambele" Mangbetu, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen, Holz, Bronze, Kupfer. L 39 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

AFRICAN NIGERIAN OR CONGOLESE THROWING KNIFE (NGWOLO) CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated metal (potentially iron) knife with a rubber and cloth handle. Signs of usage and handling. - Lengh

A Very old Iron blade knife with stylized form and a well worn wooden handle. Mangbetu peoples, Congo, Africa. The Knife was previously in the collection of George Ehrlich. New York. The Knife measure