Currency - Bronze - King Manilla - West Africa

Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) bracelets, mostly in bronze or copper, very rarely of gold. They served as a kind of money or barter. They were also u

Bronze currency manilla form, West Africa. Approximate size, 8.5" diameter. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

(lot of 6) African tribal objects, highlights include: (1) bronze face mask, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, with birds and serpents, approx 8"h, 5.5"w, (1) bronze "manilla" currency bracelet

Manillas are a form of commodity money, usually made of bronze or copper, which were used in West Africa. They were produced in large numbers in a wide range of designs, sizes, and weights. Originatin

Copper alloy bracelet form currency manilla, West Africa. Approximate size, 4.5" diameter. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

(3) West African currencies, King Manilla, Nigeria, copper alloy, each approx. 9"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at

Copper currency, in coiled manilla form, Ibo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 2.5"H x 4.25" diameter. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Phil

Igbo Coiled Manilla Currency, Igbo People, Central Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Copper. Size: 3.75"D x 6.5"W (9.5 x 16.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick

Igbo Coiled Manilla Currency, Igbo People, Central Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Copper. Size: 3.5"D x 7.5"W (9 x 19 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up a

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 19th century CE. A fine collection of 7 of brass, nickel-brass, and leaded-brass bracelets known as manilla, which were used as currency pieces.

Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

Old black iron snake currency from the Lobi poeple of Burkina Faso. Good condition with a beautiful aged patina. Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) brace

''Oba'' figure of a king—Nigeria/West Africa, tribal art of Benin Bronze with red-brown patina. H. 43 cm. - Acquired by the consignor in 1970.

Antique 18th/19th century African King Manilla horseshoe currency. Metal: Copper/Bronze. Measures approx. 2-7/8" x 3-1/8". Total Weight: 126.04 grams. Provenance: Private Collection: Ft. Lauderdale, F

West African Manilla Currency Bracelet. Copper-Bronze material. Size is 2.2” in diameter.

West Africa, Benin, ca. 19th century CE. A cast bronze "palace" plaque depicting a mudfish legged king (oba) holding a wild cat in each hand, flanked by a pair of attendants holding similar felines an

A very large and impressive antique Bronze anklet or currency from the Dan or Bassa peoples, Ivory Coast, west Africa. This Anklet has a heavy copper content and measures 8 inches across with a 3.5 in

A Very large weathered old Bronze manilla currency unit, this "King" currency is typically the largest type. These manillas are large curved bars in the shape of semi-circle and are typically less cur

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, western Niger and eastern Burkina Faso, Keguru, Fulani, or Zarma peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A forged-copper bracelet currency called a man

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An enormous cast-copper currency ring known as a "manilla" with a crescent-shaped body and a pair of discoid terminals. Strips of ha

A Fine 5 headed Bronze Spirit talisman or currency , Gan peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Serpent has a encrusted surface suggesting possible ritual use on a shrine. originally these objects we

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An elegant pair of currency rings known as a "manillas" with horseshoe-shaped bodies that resolve in flared terminals - the smal

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