African Currency in Scythe Shape (DRC)

African Currency in Scythe Shape, DRC; with incised chevron pattern at angle of join; probably brass; early 20th c., possibly older. Size: 17.25" x 15" x 15" (44 x 38 x 38 cm).

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tetela and/or Onga peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large iron gong with a teardrop shape that corsets

African Kwele Currency, DRC. Iron. On stand. Size: 20'' x 16'', (51 x 41 cm).

3 Massive African Mbole Copper Currency Anklets, DRC. Size: Ranging from 6.5'' x 6.5'' x 4.75'' (17 x 17 x 12 cm) to 8'' x 8'' x 6.25'' (20 x 20 x 16 cm).

4 African Nkutshu Boloko (Kunga) Currency, DRC. Wicket-form copper alloy. On stands. Ranging in size from: 12'' x 9'' (30 x 23 cm) to 15'' x 10.5'' (38 x 27 cm); Heights on stands range from: 14" (36

2 Massive Antique African Topoke Liganda Currency Swords, DRC. Metal. On stands. Sizes: 1) 69.5'' x 14'' (177 x 36 cm); Height on Stand: 70.5" (179 cm); 2) 69.5'' x 16.5'' (177 x 42 cm); Height on Sta

Fine Antique African Bronze Metal Currency, Luba People, DRC. Size: 13.25'' x 6.75'' x 1.5'' (34 x 17 x 4 cm); height on stand: 14" (36 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Ca. late 19th to first half 20thC. Good condition, possible missing shell(s). This may have been intended to be a bracelet but is now missing any way to be tied around the arm. Old cowries arranged in

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

This is a wonderfully abstract and stylized western Mongo prestige blade, a rare shape, from the DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Blade measures 19 x 5 inches. Provenance: Ex. Karl and Wilma Zabel, NYC. since

20th century, Gabon, heavy cast bronze, grooved circular shape, one with stand. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 6 x 5 in. From the Complete and Important Collection o

**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

Description: Hand-wrought iron currency used for trade and to show wealth. From the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. The snake like shape is traditional to this tribe. This snake is 16.25" long and comes w

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.

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.

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.

(9) African iron & copper currency and implements, Includes Yoruba copper and Chamba iron currency, a North Cameroon Fali staff top, and DRC Kuba iron implement of currency with wood pommel and metal

Central Africa, Gabon, Kwele people, ca. early 20th century CE. An interesting pair of large iron currency pieces known as a mandjong, both in the shape of an anchor. Each are similar in profile; one

A fine old hand hammered Copper anklet traditionally worn by dancers then evolved into currency forms. Mbole peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Anklet measures 9.5 inches wide x 5.5 inches deep.

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A massive iron weapon of a symmetrical serrated leaf shape. Iron weapons like this piece were recognized and used as currency

Mali. Dogon people. AE Bracelet. Used as currency and ornament. 1900 AD. Crocodile shape. 284 gr. (9,9 oz) - 15x11 cm. (5,8x4,3 inch) EF. Rare

Mali. Dogon people. AE Bracelet. Used as currency and ornament. 1900 AD. Crocodile shape. 284 gr. (9,9 oz) - 15x11 cm. (5,8x4,3 inch) EF. Rare

A group of 8 African objects. 20th century. ++ Songe staff. Congo, DRC. ++ Bamana iron staff. Mali. ++ West African iron sword. ++ Maasai spear point & Idoma currency. West and East Africa. Kenya / Ni

Title: Tukula box – Wood – Kuba – Congo DRC Additional Information: This Kuba Tukula box is half moon in shape with a lovely geometric pattern/design which is so typical of the Kuba.