70347: Ten African Currency Blades Mostly from Central

20th century, either Mongo or Luba. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 15 in. Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Nigeria, Mfunte peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large forged-iron currency piece of a sizable form resembling ei

Spear form currency blade, with wood shaft, West or Central Africa. Approximate size, 60" long. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Three (3) iron currencies and ceremonial blade, various cultures, West abnd Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 30" (longest) to 16" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould,

Forged iron currency blade/throwing knife, Ngombe peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17.25" x 13.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, Ne

Spear form currency blade, with wood shaft, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, West or Central Afric

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. 1950 CE. A forged iron sword made to be used as currency, also known as a prestige blade. The long bla

African Tool Probably Ceremonial With Carved Figure. Measure 17" Long, Blade 11". This, and many lots forthcoming were found at the massive central Florida estate of a true antiquarian who amassed his

20th century, metal composition, including an "executioner's" blade. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 28 in. (largest, overall) From the Complete and Important Collecti

(2) Monumental African currency blades & spear, DR Congo, poss. Topoke and Liganda iron currency, 66"l and 58"l, with one iron spear head with wooden shaft, 22"l (blade), 72"l (overall) Provenance: Es

20th century, including a possible Bakota axe. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 23 in. (axe) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North Ca

19-Pieces World Currency-Mostly Central America

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

African iron currency blade, late 19th early 20th century, Cameroon, 27.5"h x 10"w x 6"d

African Metal Currency Blade on Stand. Size: 61'' x 10'' x .75'' (155 x 25 x 2 cm). Height on Stand: 62" (157 cm).

African Congo metal currency blade, early 20th Century, either Mongo or Luba, rising on a custom stand, 59.5"h x 11"w

Late 19th-early 20th century, wrought iron. Two similar spear shapes, 15", 15.5"l., and two spade shaped from Zaire, 17.5", 18.5"l.

Six Antique African Metal Currency. Including 4 Kwele Peoples Mandjong currency blades or anchors, and 2 other blades. Provenance: Farrow Fine Art Gallery, San Rafael, CA. Ranging in Size from: 13.25'

2 Antique African Throwing Blade & Currency Forms, Cameroon. On stands. Sizes: 1) 9.25'' x 10'' (23 x 25 cm); Height on Stand: 10.5" (27 cm); 2) 15'' x 9'' (38 x 23 cm); Height on Stand: 17.5" (44 cm)

Group of African metal blade currency; of various forms and cultures; L: 35 1/2" (longest, approx.)

A rare Old Tribal made dagger or knife with hammered Brass and steel , to form a classical Mongo peoples ceremonial blade. Central Congo, Africa. The Knife measures 15 inches long. Provenance: Ex Mebe

Five (5) wrought iron currencies/blade, various African cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 15.75" (tallest) to 6.75" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

All graded by PMG.

208 pp.; 97 duotone illustrations, two maps in the text, 1 two-colour foldout map, bibliography. Text: German & English. München, 1991. Perfect condition, cloth, in slipcase. KEYWORDS: 010 Africa: