Iron currency throwing knife, Matakam people

A graceful iron currency throwing knife from the Matakam people, Mandara Mountains, Northern Nigeria, c. Early 1900's. These are called sengese and this exceptional example is 20 1/2 in high. The blad

Forged iron currency blade/throwing knife, Ngombe peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17.25" x 13.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, Ne

Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

Kirdi Peoples, (3) throwing knives/currency, Cameroon, hand-forged iron, one with etched geometric designs on blade, one handle wrapped in fur, one in woven leather, each approx. 25"l Provenance: Esta

CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated wrought iron and copper wrapped with brass. Signs of usage and handling. - Length: 12 inches.

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

Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives, Cameroon, 26.5"l x 7.5"w (largest), 22.5"l x 6.5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of

19th century forged iron throwing knife, Pere or Kreish peoples, Sudan. Most commonly attributed to the Kreish, these weapons have also been attributed to the Bongo. This example has some incised desi

Hausa, Nigeria, forged iron throwing knife currency with metal stand, 29"h x 6.5" w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

**Originally Listed At $650** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of forged iron throwing knives that double as currency pieces, each with a

Group of (7) forged iron double-scroll form currency, Mafa, Matakam, Kirdi peoples, Northern Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century Approximate size, 2.25" x 2" (largest).

African, Nigeria / Cameroon, 20th century. Sengese Mafa (Matakam) f-shaped iron throwing knife form with straight handle, wrapped in hide, and ending in a curl. Provenance: The Private Collection of M

Beautiful throwing knife / currency from the Ngbaka people of DR CongoVery nice specimen with great patina!The Ngbaka style is clearly visible.Good condition with traces of wear and tear due to tribal

(3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies, Nigeria, forged iron, each with triangular blade ending in grip with wrought iron twisted and curved decoration, 19"h (largest), 7"h (smallest) Prov

Kirdi People, Chad/Cameroon, orged ron sickle ceremonial throwing knife, wrought handle, with metal stand, 15"h x 7.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kirdi People, Chad/Cameroon, forged iron sickle ceremonial throwing knife with metal stand, 21.5"h x 5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Kirdi People, Chad/Cameroon, zoomorphic ceremonial throwing knife, forged iron, wrought handle, with metal stand, 11.25"h x 4"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Sara Peoples, (2) throwing knives, exhibited, Chad region, forged iron, leather wrapped hilt, copper wire, 20"h (larger) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; Exhibited "Afr

AFRICAN NIGERIAN OR CONGOLESE THROWING KNIFE (NGWOLO) CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated metal (potentially iron) knife with a rubber and cloth handle. Signs of usage and handling. - Lengh

(5) West African weapon currencies, exhibited, Cameroon Region, forged iron, including a Falli, Mondag and Mbum throwing knife, each on custom metal stand, 30"h (largest), 15"h (smallest) Provenance:

A Tall Hand forged iron Blade traditionally used as a throwing Knife, though now considered prestige objects. Measures 30 x 8 inches. Matakham or Sara peoples, Chad, Africa.

Throwing knife, Congo, around 1900 or earlier,iron blade, this finely enchased, wood handle with pearl decoration, L. approx. 59 cm, honorsymbol, was also used as currency substitutes,museum, traces o