20th C. African Kusu Copper Boloko / Currency Piece

Group West African tribal copper currency jewelry, 20th c., (9) pieces, incl. (7) bracelets and (2) large beads, 4.25"dia (largest), 2"dia (smallest) Provenance: The Collection of Marguerite Jossel Ap

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A coiled copper currency piece of an abstract form called a 'manilla' with a stocky rectangular head on one e

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3 lbs. approx. 5" W. 7.25" x 7.25" dia.

Hand hammered copper with good aged patina. These pieces were used in commercial transactions between the tribes of central D.R. Congo. Circa early/ mid 20th C. 3.5 lbs. approx. 4.75" W approx. 6.75"

Ca. second half 20thC. The larger bracelet features two-piece construction; the small part slides into grooves on the larger piece to close the circle. Fine old patina throughout, quite heavy. The two

Luba culture, Congo Republic, late 19th-early 20th century, copper. Hand hammered. 9"d.

**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

19th Century or early 20th century, Teke peoples, spiral currency, copper, mitako, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 4.75"H x 3"W (5.5'H on custom stand). Exhibited,

19th Century or early 20th century, Teke peoples, spiral currency, copper, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 2.5"H x 3.5"W (3.25'H on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From

Set of three antique late 19th to early 20th century African currency bracelets. From the Mbole people of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hammered copper in large form. Each comes with a custom disp

20th century, six pieces include one blade, two metal arch objects, and three round metal objects. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 16 in. tallest From the Complete a

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

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

Two African Bronze Currency Pieces, Banda People, Congo Late 19th/20th C. Sizes: 1) 24.5'' x 8.25'' x 1.5'' (62 x 21 x 4 cm); 2) 10'' x 8.75'' x 1.5'' (25 x 22 x 4 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Co

19th to 20thC. Very large approx. 4 1/2" diameter with an inside diameter approx. 3". Very good with age appropriate surface wear and correct patina. Approx. weight 391 grams.

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

DR Congo, (2) large copper alloy currencies, 20th c., Central Africa, incl. a Mbole Peoples currency cuff, and a Katanga Peoples cross ingot, each loosely mounted on display stand, 9"h x 9.25"w x 4.75

African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. Including: An East African iron livestock bell, a Katanga copper currency cross (Congo) and a fabulous, hand wrought Mbole copper anklet/currency also from C

**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Mali, Marka (Warka) peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A striking triangular mask atop an ovoid face cover, hand-carved from a single piece of lightweight

20th century, primarily blades and bells. This lot to be sold on day 2, Thursday, October 4 (Lots 949-2020) 26 in. (tallest) From the Complete and Important Collection of NOA Living, Raleigh, North C

19th to 20thC. Heavy red copper bracelet, measures approx. 3 1/8" wide. Approx. weight 464 grams.

**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

**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

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