10" West African KING MANILA Trade Currency

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

Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) bracelets, mostly in bronze or copper, very rarely of gold. They served as a kind of money or barter. They were also u

Group (10) West African bronze currency cuffs, Including Burkina Faso, DR Congo, Ivory Coast, some cast with relief geometric decoration, approx. 5"dia Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Ph

1941 British 10 Shillings West African Currency Board Banknote

(lot of 10) East and West African currency bangles and cuffs, largest: 5.25"w s 4.25"d. Provenance: Property from the Robert V. Berg collection, San Diego, CA.

(3) West African currencies, King Manilla, Nigeria, copper alloy, each approx. 9"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at

3 3/8" width. Larger opened form. Produced in France in emulating the ingot currency of the West African slave trade. Stable green surface coloration from undersea burial.

3 3/8" width. Larger opened form. Produced in France in emulating the ingot currency of the West African slave trade. Stable green surface coloration from undersea burial.

An antique African style bronze metal slave bangle bracelet, trade currency or arm bracer. Produced in an Orientalist style, featuring dangling metal decorations, with incised swirling designs. No app

A group of two (2) mounted objects including a stone carve small ring currency bracelet possibly used for slave trade and a a carve squatting female figure.

Hand-carved Wooden Painted Mask. Size: 10" x 7". In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and initiations. Oftentimes they can only be handled by in

Hand-carved African Mask With Cloth and Hair Breaded. Size: 10" x 7". In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved for use in rituals, ceremonies and initiations. Oftentimes they can

Large hoe, iron and wood, possibly a currency form, West African, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, blade 10" x 12.75", handle length 33". PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr.

Currency Bracelets used as trade payment…..4 larger cuff size, 5 open cuffs or arm bands, 2 in a lighter weight metal..silver color…4 brass circular bands…manilla were used as trade Currency fro

African Ivory Coast woven currency trade storage basket with with cowry shells, coins, and leather trim. 10 1/4"H x 9"diam.

Chamba Snake Form Currency, Based, Chamba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. Size: 15"H x 4"W x 4.25"D (38 x 10 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previ

Extremely Rare "Bird Of Paradise" Kirdi Diviner's Currency/Sceptre, Kirdi People, Nigeria, West Africa, Early 20th C. Forged Iron. Size: 22.6"H x 10"W (57.5 x 25.5 cm). Based.PLEASE NOTE: All auction

3 Masks, Hand Carved, Hand Painted, 2 Masks Signed. Devil Mask Size: 7" x 4". Devil Mask, Size: 10" x 6". Happy Face Mask, Size: 7" x 8". In West Africa, masks are considered sacred objects, reserved

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine collection of brass beads and rings strung on a cotton cord to store currency pieces and wear as a belt or necklace

Group of (3) wrought iron currency snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5" H x 1.75" W (largest). PROVENANC

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. mid 20th century. A Yoruba king's belt wall hanging covered with colorful glass trade beads intricately sewn to depict stylized human faces/

On Custom Lucite Stands. Engraved Tribal Motifs. 7 x 4 x 4 Each. See Photos For Condition. Code H15.

Engraved And With Custom Lucite Display. Patina Commensurate With Age; Metal Content Not Tested. 7.5 x 6 x 6. See Photos For Condition. Code H16.

Iron, Copper Content Unknown. Possibly From Congo. Largest Is 7.75 x 6.5 x 3.5. See Photos For Condition. Code H11.