CURRENCY, NIGERIA

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

African Chamba Metal Currency, Nigeria. On stand. Provenance: James Willis Tribal Art, San Francisco, CA. Size: 11'' x 20.5'' x 3'' (28 x 52 x 8 cm); Height on stand: 13" (33 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner

Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency, Nigeria, wrought copper alloy, 19"l (larger), 10"l (smaller) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor o

Chamba Peoples, iron currency, Nigeria, 16 forged iron rattle ring currencies on large iron oval (20"l), on custom metal stand, 9.5"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC No

Title: Tuareg Bronze Bracelet/Currency Date/Period: Late 20th Century Dimension: 4" h x 4.5" w Materials: Bronze Additional Information: African Tribal Art Tuareg Bronze Bracelet/Currency Nigeria Rese

African Tribal Art Tuareg Bronze Currency, Nigeria, Dimension is 4 inches high x 3.75 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $25.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US, international

Idoma Peoples, (9) large Akika currencies, Nigeria, forged iron, often part of bridal dowries, each approx. 29"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

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

Collection (17) Okpoho bronze Manilla currencies, Nigeria, patinated cast bronze peninsular bracelets, 2"w to 3.5"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Pr

Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies, Nigeria, copper alloy, 11"h (largest), 4"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Ar

Igbo Peoples, (3) twisted Manilla currencies, Nigeria, copper alloy, 3"h x 3"dia (largest)

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

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.

Two African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 30'' x 9.5'' (76 x 24 cm); Height on Stand: 30.75" (78 cm); 2) 29'' x 8'' (74 x 20 cm); Height on Stand: 30" (76 cm). Ex. Cat

African Igbo Coiled Currency, Calabar, Nigeria. Copper alloy. Size: 11'' x 5'' x 4'' (28 x 13 x 10 cm).

Two Antique Metal African Currency Axes, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 15'' x 7.25'' x 1'' (38 x 18 x 3 cm); Height on Stand: 15.25" (39 cm); 2) 15'' x 14'' x .5'' (38 x 36 x 1 cm); Height on Stand: 1

BIG BRACELET CURRENCY NENIN NIGERIA A face is on either side with diapered patterned headdress. 7 1/2&quot; x 7 1/2&quot; x3 1/2&quot; <

Fon, Dahomey People, Iron Currency Bundle, Nigeria. Size: 9.75"T, base 3"W x 3"D

Ca. first half 20thC. Two Tajere currency forms, iron; Mumuye, Nigeria. Included measurements for larger piece. Ex-Nooter coll.

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

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

Igbo Peoples, Manilla currency, exhibited, Nigeria,19th-early 20th c., interesting form, thick braided copper alloy with flat head, nice sculptural form, 8"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Profes

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

A metal coiled currency piece. Nigeria, Igbo. Early 20th century. 6 3/4"h x 3 1/2"diam. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.