20th 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 corsets

**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

Chamba iron gong/currency, nice example, with good patina, Middle Benue, Nigeria, West Africa. Likely first half of the 20th century. Approximate size, 14.5"H x 18"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr

Rare Double Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 29.5"H x 24"W x 6.5"D (75 x 61 x 16.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N.

**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

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 / Ni

Group (8) West African iron gong bells, 19th/20th c., including (3) Yoruba currency gongs, and (2) Cameroon double gongs, one embellished with beads and shell, 15"h (tallest), 7.25"h (smallest) Proven

19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Sara, Massa, Ngam and Ngambai peoples, Republic of Chad, Central Africa, good aged patina, with stand. Approximate size, 17.75"H (19"H on stand) PROVE

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

19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Chamba peoples, East Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with stand. Approximate size, 13.75"H (14"H on stand) PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr.

19th Century or early 20th century iron currency bundle, Kissi peoples, Liberia, West Africa, good aged patina,Approximate size, 14"H, exhibited at “Iron Clad, Fancy Free”, Inter-Church Centre Gal

19th Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency, Kapsiki, Cameroon, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 14” (16” on custom stand, Exhibited, "Africa's Iro

19th Century or early 20th century iron hoe currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 26” (29” on custom stand) PROVENANCE:

A group of four ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Lobi style iron currency. West Africa. 14" x 4" x 3". ++ Monkey skull. 4" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". ++ Figure. San Blas Islands Panama. 11 1/2" x 2 1/2"

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

**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 $300** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A massive iron weapon of a symmetrical serrated leaf shape. Iron weapons like this piece were recognized and used as currency

Wrought Iron Currency cameroon, 20th century 13" W x 2.5" D x 11" H Estimate $300-500

Yoruba Peoples, (6) currency gongs, 19th/20th c., Nigeria Region, including one double gong, 20.5"h (tallest), 6"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Lite

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of forged-iron currency pieces in the form of hoe blades. Each elongated blade features a sturdy tang

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 th

French Brass and Wrought Iron Dinner Gong, 20th c., the gong with a relief repousse portrait of "Roland a Roncevaux," on scrolled support, with original hammer, H.- 32 in., W.- 31 in., D.- 11 in.

Yoruba Peoples, group currency gongs & bell, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, incl. (3) double gongs, (2) single gongs, and (1) bell with carved wood figural handle, 22.75"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d (largest), 8.5"h x 6

A hoe iron currency piece. Cameroon, Mambila. 20th century.17 1/2"h x 13"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.