African Mbole Copper Currency, Dem. Rep. of Congo

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3 lbs. approx. 5" W. 7.25" x 7.25" dia.

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3.5 lbs. approx. 4.75" W approx. 6.75"

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina (small age crack to inside rim edge to both sides). These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/

Set of three antique late 19th to early 20th century African currency bracelets. From the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hammered copper in large form. Each comes with a custom disp

Topoke Liganda Currency Africa, Dem. Rep. Congo, Topoke Liganda currency, 20th c. (not mounted) Liganda is a form of currency used until the beginning of the colonial period, referred to as "primitive

Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies, 20th c., Central Africa, incl. a Mbole Peoples currency cuff, and a Katanga Peoples cross ingot, each loosely mounted on display stand, 9"h x 9.25"w x 4.75

African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. Including: An East African iron livestock bell, a Katanga copper currency cross (Congo) and a fabulous, hand wrought Mbole copper anklet/currency also from C

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.

Copper alloy currency ingot, Ngelima/Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 6.25"W x 2.25"D. PROVENANCE: Fr

African Copper Alloy Currency Bracelet Assortment (4) items including a plain Mbole anklet, Congo; (2) filigree bracelets, Benin; and a longer cuff having a relief depiction of a man on horseback; eac

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).

Chokwe people, carved wood walking stick / cane, 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, featuring coiling snake to shaft with rounded handle. 38" L. Provenance: From the estate of art histori

Chokwe people, carved wood figure, 20th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, the figure wearing a curved headdress with elaborate incised geometric design, the body similarly decorated with inci

Teke people, polychrome wood mask, likely Democratic Republic of the Congo, 20th century, with low relief markings. 11.5" diameter.

Three Massive African Mbole Metal Anklets Used as Currency. Congo. See "Earth and Ore," fig. 572 for very similar example. Sizes: 1) 6'' x 10.5'' x 10.5'' (15 x 27 x 27 cm); 2) 5.5'' x 9.5'' x 9.5'' (

The front decorated with abstract incised motifs; brown surface decorated with white and red pigments and kaolin.PROVENANCEPrivate Collection, Washington, DC, acquired in the 1960s.According to Cornet

Lega Peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, wood idol figure, 20th century, featuring four carved masques / faces. 15.25" H x 3.75" diameter. Provenance: From the estate of a prominent Chinese mus

Dem. Rep. of Congo, Africa,20th Century Round top carved low stool with female and male human form columns over round base. Wood From the collection of an Uxbridge, Massachusetts estate. Approx. 16 1/

Old Antique African Katanga Tribe Copper Metal Cross Currency Money Congo Manill 19TH C. MEASURE 7" X 6 3/4"

Large copper anklet currency, Mbole people, Democratic Republic of Congo circa 19th-early 20th century. Hammered hollow form with walls measuring approximately 1/8" in thickness. Presented on custom b

African art An iron knife-money, Mobenghe Dem. Rep. Congo . . Cm 39,00. Elegant sword knife with large wrought iron blade.

Fussreif / Zahlungsmittel Mbole, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer. Ø 25 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Seit jeher begleitet und fasziniert Schmuck in verschiedensten F

Fussreif / Zahlungsmittel Mbole, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer. Ø 14 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Mbole CHF 50 / 100 EUR 43 / 86