Massive, Heavy Afo, Nigeria Currency

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

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

BRONZE CURRENCY YORUBA NIGERIA KNIFE Heavy patina. 12 3/4" x 2 3/4" Shipping: Shipping and handli

BRONZE CURRENCY YORUBA NIGERIA BELL Heavy patina. 10" x 3" Shipping: Shipping and handling in the

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

Massive Antique African Yoruba Currency Gong, Nigeria. On stand. Size: 41'' x 9.5'' x 5'' (104 x 24 x 13 cm); Height on Stand: 42" (107 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

THREE BENIN NIGERIA BRONZE CURRENCY BRACELETS, 20th century. Set of three heavy and patinated bracelets made and used in the West African nation of Benin. In addition to currency, they were used symbo

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

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"

Old Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with incised linear designs on either end. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 9 x 4.25 inches, and will also include

Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with a wonderful symmetry not often found in these objects. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 12 inches long x 5.5 inche

Old Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with incised linear designs on either end. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY ( nearly 7 lbs )and measures 6.5 inches long x 3.75

One massive brass currency bracelet measuring approximately 15 1/2" in diameter. Opening circumference is approximately 9 1/2". Exhibits patina consistent with age and manufacture. Large and heavy shi

**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

Described By: Nikki CNX 1227 5133 Title: Massive Heavy MOP Mother Of Pearl Chinese Coffee Table Description: Fantastic massive heavy antique claw foot pin construction MOP mother of pe

Massive and heavy Chinese parcel-gilt bronze figure of the Star God Fu; wearing elaborate dress with incised and low relief detailing; carrying a boy in one hand and ruyi scepter in the other; H: 37 1

Insanely Thick and Heavy, Sonia Larson sterling silver super thick and solid bracelet, 8 .5 inch in length, stunning

A Chinese Massive Heavy Bent-fortune Money Brick. Height: 4.75 (inch). Length: 6.25 (inch). Width: 3 (inch).

**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

Maske, Kopfaufsatz Afo, Nigeria Gesockelt / with custom base Gelbguss. H 23 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. CHF 1 000 / 2 000 EUR 860 / 1 720

In their catalog, Straus had an option to order an "extra heavy" blank on certain pieces - this bowl in their Peerless design is one of those massive, heavy pieces with this distinction. The blank is

62 Tanzaufsatz, "ekpeshi" Afo, Nigeria Holz. H 35 cm. Provenienz: - Galerie Pierre Dartevelle, Brüssel. - TAD Galerie, Taylor Dale, Santa Fe (2009). - Nachlass Charles Deprez (1938 - 2018), Lutry. Zu

70 Tanzmaske Afo, Nigeria Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 42 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass René David (1928-2015), Zürich. Bemerkenswerte eigenwillige Darstellung aus dem Afo-Gebiet, in dem eine forma