African Iron Currency, Nine Pieces

20th century, primarily blades and bells. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 26 in. (tallest) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North C

Early 20th century. Wrought iron base and wire rods, probably representing snakes. 28"h.

Group of African Iron and Copper Currency Pieces. Including: a copper spiraling snake Ngelima on stand, Zaire; three Ngbaka currency pieces on stands, a Kuba cermonial knife on stand, and an Mfunte ir

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

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

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of forged-iron currency pieces in the form of hoe blades. Each elongated blade features a sturdy tang

**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

**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, northern Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine example of a forged-iron gong currency piece with a hollow, bell-shaped body, pinched peri

**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

Ca. first half 20thC. Two Tajere currency forms, iron; Mumuye, Nigeria. Included measurements for larger piece. Ex-Nooter coll.

**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

African Mumuye wrought iron torch currencyLength: 30"Pieces like these were used by the Gourmange speaking peoples (Mumuye, Lobi, etc.) in North Eastern Nigeria. They are thought to be held during cer

Ca. 20thC. Large bundle of 56 "Kissi pennies". Measurements given are for longest piece. Average piece measures 13 1/2" long but they vary in sizes. Purchased 1965-67 in Liberia. Ex-Nooter coll.

Bronze And Iron Content Not Tested. Nice Kuba Currency Piece, Probably From Zaire. Bracelet Is 6.75 x 4.5; Overall Dimensions 6.75 x 5.5 x 9. See Photos For Condition. Code H14.

Group African wood and iron tools, incl. hoes, (6) pieces, some possibly currencies or divination tools, one with snakeskin wrapped handle, 12 x 9.5, 22 x 7.25 Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Prof

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

African tribal artifact collection, 20th c., various African cultures, (10) pieces, incl. (3) spears with iron points, approx. 72"l, a large iron currency bell, 19"h x 9"w, a small Baga polychrome sna

(2) Iron knife blade tools, 10 1/4"h and 7 1/2"h. (1) Copper coil bracelet, 4 1/4"l, Nigeria, Igbo. Each set on metal stands.

Large group of currency pieces: many bracelets, charms, medallions, pendants and a necklace among them. Copper, Bronze and Iron. Many exhibit patina consistent with age and manufacture but just as man

Bracelet Currency Piece On Custom Lucite Stand. Probably Senufo Tribe, Mali. See Photos For Tribal Motif. Iron And Bronze Content Not Tested. 7.5 x 5.25 x 4 Overall. See Photos For Condition. View Pho

Twenty two (22) small forged iron items, including currency forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 7.75" (largest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

Forged iron currency bundle, Kissi peoples, Sierra Leone/Guinea, West Africa. Approximate size, 22" length (longest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

AFRICAN BRONZE CURRENCY 2 PIECES H 17-20" Both sculptures are presented on iron stands.Provenance: Estate of Jack Faxon, Birmingham, MI. Michigan Senator and creator of the Michigan Council for the Ar

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating piece of Afo currency in the form of an iron shovel blade with a broad cutting edge, a low e