Antique Iron AFO, Nigeria Hoe Shield Currency

Afo Peoples, (2) large iron hoe currencies, Northern Nigeria, forged iron, each shield-form flat body with slender tang grip, 29"h x 19"w (larger) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip

Customarily given to the father of the bride-to-be as wedding dowries (including two goats) these large iron hoe shaped pieces were a sign of wealth, and known as the heaviest means of exchange by an

Afo People, Nigeria, heavy forged iron hoe tool currency, 26"h x 15"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A massive Afo currency unit of cast iron from Northern Nigeria, West Africa. Though these objects were created in the shape of a hoe these were not used as agricultural tools, they were considered lar

Antique African Currency Hoes. Traditional Tribal Currency/ Bride Price of Nigeria. Of wrought iron, these are not used for agriculture, but rather to show wealth and position in community. Largest Si

A massive Afo currency of cast iron from Northern Nigeria. Though in the shape of a hoe these were not used as tools. Excellent condition. On a custom museum stand. 30.5 in. x 20.5 in. / 77.47 cm. x 5

Mambila, Cameroon, forged iron shield shaped hoe currency, 26"h x 9.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Very large hoe currency, forged iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 27.5"H x 18"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

Various Regions, (5) hoe currencies, exhibited, Forged iron, examples from Cameroon, Nigeria and Gabon, one with wood handle, each on custom wood stand, 14"h to 17"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguishe

**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

Monumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe Currency, Angas People, Northern Nigeria, West Africa, 19th C. Forged Iron. Based. Size: 35"H x 26"W x 12"D (89 x 66 x 30 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located

19th Century or early 20th century iron hoe currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 26” (29” on custom stand) PROVENANCE:

Two wrought iron hoe currencies, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia Univ

**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

This lot contains Two (2) hand forged iron hoe like forms that used to represent currency units , Nigeria, Africa. The currency measures 19 x 4 inches (tallest) and will also include custom metal disp

Two forged iron hoe currency forms, 19th or first half 20th century, Mambila, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 8" x 6" and 7" x 4.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

Large forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Nigeria, We

A forged iron currency of the Mumuye and Chamba peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. Shaped like a bundle of snakes emanating from a central trunk, this currency holds profound cultural and economic signi

Group of three African Iron money currency flat shovel sculptures. Early 20th Century. Angas and Afo tribes of Northern Nigeria. Each fitted with custom display stands. Sizes approximately 26" H, 24"

**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

DESCRIPTION: Antique iron shield embossed and lacquered at the face with detailed figural greco-roman bacchus scene in relief. CIRCA: 19th Century ORIGIN: Europe DIMENSIONS: D: 22" CONDITION: Wear wit

Forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Cameroon, West Af

Beautiful Antique Large Iron Shield in the Style of Gothic era Royal Armor, with Impressive Intense Ancient Battle Scenes of Horsemen & Foot Soldiers with Swords & Helmets. DIAMETER : 20 1/2". ~~ DEAR

ANTIQUE WROUGHT IRON REPURPOSED BANISTER SECTION WITH SHIELD FORM MOTIF GLASS TOP COFFEE TABLE 19 X 65 X 32"