Sold2018CONGO TOPOKE PEOPLE Iron currency sword shape 1901CONGO. TOPOKE PEOPLE. Iron currency. Long sword shape. Early 1900. Rare. 848 gr. - 153x24 cmSee Sold Price
Sold2021African Kuba Sword Currency, ca. 1950**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. 1950 CE. A forged iron sword made to be used as currency, also known as a prestige blade. The long blaSee Sold Price
Sold202120th C. DRC Tetela & Onga Iron Gong Currency**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tetela and/or Onga peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large iron gong with a teardrop shape that corsetsSee Sold Price
Sold2016NIGERIA Chamba people Iron currency lance shape 1900NIGERIA. Chamba people. Iron currency. Shaped like a lance with single pendant ovoid pieces of currency rolled like tobacco leaf. Early 1900. 99x10 cm - 750 gr. RARESee Sold Price
Sold2022(2) Monumental African currency blades & spear(2) Monumental African currency blades & spear, DR Congo, poss. Topoke and Liganda iron currency, 66"l and 58"l, with one iron spear head with wooden shaft, 22"l (blade), 72"l (overall) Provenance: EsSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Topoke, DR Congo, Large Iron Blade CurrencyTopoke, DR Congo, large iron blade currency with metal stand, 44.25"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2021Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibitedBangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited, DR Congo, hand forged iron, of spearhead form, each on custom stand, approx. 15"h (largest), 10" (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished ProfessSee Sold Price
Sold2016(lot of 4) Topoke, Liganda, D(lot of 4) Topoke, Liganda, D. R. Congo iron currency spears, 71"h. Provenance: The Collection of Allan Stone.See Sold Price
Sold2023Antique African Turumbu Iron Spear Tribal Currency LigandaCa. mid to late 19thC. Very good condition as shown, mounted on a plinth base by Mr. Nooter. Spearhead currency Turumbu; Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu peSee Sold Price
Sold2024CONGOLESE TURUMBU PEOPLE TALL BLADE CURRENCY, Mid-to-late 20th century. - Length: 56 inches.CONGOLESE TURUMBU PEOPLE TALL BLADE CURRENCY, Mid-to-late 20th century. Patinated and repaired metal (possibly iron) currency blade or sword currency from the Turumbu people, Democratic Republic of thSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 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 eiSee Sold Price
Sold2024Forged Iron Ngombe Throwing KnifeForged 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, NeSee Sold Price
Sold2021Pair of 20th C. Gabon Kwele Iron Mandjong CurrencyCentral 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; oneSee Sold Price
Sold2023Wrought Iron Currency, likely from Teke or Fang peoplesWrought 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: FSee Sold Price
Sold20178 African objects including spears/sword/staff.A group of 8 African objects. 20th century. ++ Songe staff. Congo, DRC. ++ Bamana iron staff. Mali. ++ West African iron sword. ++ Maasai spear point & Idoma currency. West and East Africa. Kenya / NiSee Sold Price
Sold2020Rare pair of Mangbetu Currency Knives with Avian formsA very fine old pair of royal currency knives in the form of plants with two birds on top. The blades of wrought iron with painted white accents. Mangbetu peoples, Drc/ Congo, Africa. The Knives measuSee Sold Price
Sold2022Ngombe or Azande SwordLong forged iron blade with stylized form and well worn wooden handle. The Sword measures 25 inches long ( 27.5 inches tall on its custom display stand) Ngombe or Azande peoples, Congo, Africa. ProvenSee Sold Price
Sold2022Kuba, Poto & Kota Peoples, (4) swordsKuba, Poto & Kota Peoples, (4) swords, DR Congo and Gabon, iron, copper, wood, woven rattan, the blades with etched geometric designs, 23"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor PhilSee Sold Price
Sold2023CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. - Length: 12 inches.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.See Sold Price
Sold2022Ngombe Executioner's SwordA forged iron blade in classic style with well worn wooden handle. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Sword measures 22 inches long and will also include a custom display stand. provenance: The PSee Sold Price
Sold2021Katanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figureKatanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figure, DR Congo, copper alloy, (2) X-shaped cast ingot Katanga Crosses, together with a large wrapped forged iron human-shaped currency, 19"h (largest), 9"hSee Sold Price
Sold2021Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currenciesKwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies, DR Congo, forged iron, each approx. 20"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art HistoSee Sold Price
Sold2022Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currenciesBangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies, DR Congo, hand forged iron, each approx. 17"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYCSee Sold Price
Sold2021Kuba Peoples, (2) Poto swordsKuba Peoples, (2) Poto swords, 19th/20th c., DR Congo, iron blade, brass wire coil, rattan caning, the blades etched with geometric designs, 24"l (larger), 17" (smaller) Provenance: Estate of DistinguSee Sold Price
May 08Tiberius AuctionsLiganda or Ngbele, pre-coinage means of payment or bride price, so-called sword money€100
May 14Hermann Historica GmbHA Hittite iron sword with bronze handle, 14th - 13th century B.C.€5,400
Jun 04TimeLine Auctions Ltd.Migration Period Iron Sword with Rock Crystal, Gold and Garnet Sword Bead£1,300
4 days LeftJasper52Large mask KOMO KUMU or neighboring people Congo Drc African Tribal Art MC2021$400
May 18Rich Penn AuctionsWindmill Weight Base, #E 385, Elgin Wind Power & Pump Co. 2-pc ball shape, cast iron, VG cond$80(2 bids)