8 Pieces Manilla African Currency

3 copper open bracelets ..5 brass pieces, all with some etched designs…copper was considered ‘ red gold’ in some tribal trade groups and was highly valued

Possibly 19th century. Two similar elongated bracelet shapes, 7.25"l., one cuff shaped with scrolled ends, 7"l. and a curved ingot, 5"h. 8.25"l.

Two African Bronze Currency Pieces, Banda People, Congo Late 19th/20th C. Sizes: 1) 24.5'' x 8.25'' x 1.5'' (62 x 21 x 4 cm); 2) 10'' x 8.75'' x 1.5'' (25 x 22 x 4 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Co

A group of four African objects. ++ Manilla currency. 7"h x 6 3/4"w x 1/8"d. ++ Bellows. Gabon, Fang style. 6"h x 13 1/2"w x 13"d. ++ Gourd beaded milk container. Kenya, Masai. 31"h x 4 1/2"w x 4"d. +

Antique 18th/19th century African King Manilla horseshoe currency. Metal: Copper/Bronze. Measures approx. 2-7/8" x 3-1/8". Total Weight: 126.04 grams. Provenance: Private Collection: Ft. Lauderdale, F

Bronze currency manilla form, West Africa. Approximate size, 8.5" diameter. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

(8) West African tribal currency cuffs, 20th c., mostly copper, engraved and twist form manilla cuffs, 4.5"w x 3.25"d (largest), 3.25"w x 2.75"d (smallest) Provenance: The Collection of Marguerite Jos

Three forged iron currency pieces, in twisted form, torque, bracelet and necklace formats, West Africa. Approximate size, 8" diameter (largest piece) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gou

Benin. Ewe people. Heavy manilla bracelet use as currency. 3738 gr. (130,8 oz) - 26x23x13 cm (10,2x9x5,1 inch)

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A coiled copper currency piece of an abstract form called a 'manilla' with a stocky rectangular head on one e

(lot of 6) African tribal objects, highlights include: (1) bronze face mask, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, with birds and serpents, approx 8"h, 5.5"w, (1) bronze "manilla" currency bracelet

8 Pieces of Currency

Manillas are a form of commodity money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights. Originatin

POOR/FAIR. (5) TEN CENT, (3) TWENTY FIVE CENT. ESTIMATE: $150-$200

POOR/FAIR, (6) TEN CENT, (1) TWENTY FIVE CENT, (1) FIFTY CENT. ESTIMATE: $150-$200

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

A WEST AFRICAN MANILLA CURRENCY BANGLE BRACELET ON STAND, POSSIBLY DAN PEOPLE, IVORY COAST, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, cast bronze with concentric motif interspersed by grooves, hinged. Diameter: 4" Widt

20th century, African, Gabon, heavy cast, grooved, circular currency. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 6 in. largest From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA

Traditional copper African Manilla Currency Metal. On custom metal stand. Table sculpture. Dimensions: Height: 15.5 inches, Width: 10 inches, Depth: 6 inches. --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In ho

Late 19th-early 20th century, wrought iron. Shovel shaped, 12"h. 7"w. not including base, and sword shaped with leather wrapped handle, 25"l. Together with pair of Bafia masher or club shaped, 13", 13

Possibly 19th century. Verdigris patina. Two cuff shapes, 3.25"h. 5.5"d. and 4"h. 5"d. Together with a spiral with flared knob ends, 10"l.

Ca. second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major

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.

Ca. second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. Interior measures approx. 2 1/4" and 2 1/2". Outer measures are approx. 3 1/2" each. Heavy as well. This item was used, and will show multi