Early 20th C. African Mfunte Iron Blade Currency

**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

African iron currency blade, late 19th early 20th century, Cameroon, 27.5"h x 10"w x 6"d

African, late 19th - early 20th Century. Wrought iron blade, 28"l. 10.5"w., and two clubs with tapered handles, 16.5"h., with stands.

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.

**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

Early 20th century, iron and bronze. Blade, 12"l. not including wooden handle that may or may not be original, cross, 9"d., and bangle currency. A couple of pieces may or may not have been used as cur

**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

Large hoe, iron and wood, possibly a currency form, West African, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, blade 10" x 12.75", handle length 33". PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr.

**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

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

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

**Originally Listed At $600** Africa, Ivory Coast, Senufo people, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall staff made of a thin blade of iron and capped with a wooden figure of a woman. Wrapped around the wo

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"

19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa.Approximate size, 18.25"H (20" on cust), Exhibited, "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of Afr

Lot of three (3) forged iron currency Tajere forms, one on stand, 19th or early 20th century, two (2) of which exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbi

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

Late 19th-early 20th century. Curved snake type form with incised design and serpentine ends. One end has a socket. 14.5"h. 8"w. including base.

Wrought iron currency, likely 19th century or early 20th century, possibly Bembe/Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Fang, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa. Approximate size, 9.25”H (10.25��

African Congo metal currency blade, early 20th Century, either Mongo or Luba, rising on a custom stand, 59.5"h x 11"w

Wrought iron currency, likely from Teke or Fang peoples, Gabonese Republic or Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 12.75"H. PROVENANCE: F

19th Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency, Kapsiki, Cameroon, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 14” (16” on custom stand, Exhibited, "Africa's Iro

Africa, Angas and Afo tribes Iron Shovel Money Currency from the Early 20th Century. Size 27 3/8 inches length, 18 1/2 inches wide. + Mount. Provenance: The estate of Jorge Aguilera New Jersey. USA.

Wrought iron currency, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4" Diameter, Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy F

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba or Hemba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A prestige axe known as a kibiki or a kasolwa, with a forged-iron blade fitted into a thin s