African and Tribal Currency, Metal Objects

Large group of currency pieces: many bracelets, charms, medallions, pendants and a necklace among them. Copper, Bronze and Iron. Many exhibit patina consistent with age and manufacture but just as man

Group African tribal metal jewelry and objects, 20th c., incl. Ashanti, Bobo, Baule, Tuareg, etc., (45+) pieces, figures, pendants, weights, etc., mostly copper alloy, 4.5"h x 3.5"w (largest), 1.5"l x

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

+Morton Fishman (American, 1936 - 2018), tall figural sculpture of tribal African female, comprised of cast metal found objects, sold as is, 75" h. x 19" w. [PROVENANCE: Artist Authentication Statemen

Sotheby's 1979, Cat of Curious and Primitive Currencies Catalogue of Curious and Primitive Currencies and Barter Objects from the Gibbs Estate Sotheby's, London (14.05.1979) 136 g CHF 20 / 40 EUR 20 /

Group (8) old tribal metal figures and objects, 19th/20th c., various regions, incl. a Mumuye figure, Dogon figure, Yoruba lion figure, pouch, Dogon bracelet mounted on stand, (2) mask heads, and a po

Antique Affrican Warrior Triple Blade Tribal Sword Form Currency. Metal with Engraved Blood Grooves. Braided Rope over Metal Handle. Length 16.50"" Old Patina.

Estate collection lot of tribal ethnographic hand crafted metal objects, sculptures, tools and jewelry slave type bracelet bangles. All with varying shapes, sizes and forms. The figurines measure from

A group of 5 West African bronze objects. c.20th century.++ West African style bronze arm cuff. ++ West African style bronze pipe. ++ Iron dance staff. ++ Metal currency. ++ Metal and wooden implement

(7) African tribal figures and objects, 20th c., incl. Dogon, Baule, and Yoruba examples, mostly copper alloy, standing and seated figures, an antelope, and currency cuff on stand, 14.5"h x 4"w x 4.25

(lot of 6) African tribal objects, highlights include: (1) bronze face mask, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, with birds and serpents, approx 8"h, 5.5"w, (1) bronze "manilla" currency bracelet

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

A Carved wooden bowl incised with linear designs and showing tribal repairs with metal from many years of use as a utilitarian object.Tuareg Peoples, Mali / Niger , Sahara Desert, West Africa. The Bow

A group of four ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Pitcher with long-spout. 2 1/2" x 6" x 2 3/4". ++ Copper currency bracelet. West Africa. 1 3/4" x 3 3/4". ++ Metal and wood currency ring. West A

A group of five ethnographic figural and personal objects. 20th century. ++ Leather and metal bracelet. West Africa. 2 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 2 1/4". ++ Tribal wrapped bundle. 17" x 2 1/4" x 2 1/2". ++ Dagge

A massive Afo currency unit of cast iron from Northern Nigeria, West Africa. Though these objects were created in the shape of a hoe these were not used as agricultural tools, they were considered lar

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

Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with a wonderful symmetry not often found in these objects. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 12 inches long x 5.5 inche

A Fine 5 headed Bronze Spirit talisman or currency , Gan peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Serpent has a encrusted surface suggesting possible ritual use on a shrine. originally these objects we

A finely carved old wooden Eshu staff with a finely crafted figure shown holding two ritual objects. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The staff measures 11.25 inches tall on simple metal base.

A large heavy carved wooden village idol with traditional style mask like face, attached metal embellishments, traditional / almost cubist form, remnants of nails and such where animal hide and animal

A Carved wooden idol with various decorations, ceremonial cap, iron necklace and armbands as well as a metal plate sealing a cavity in the echst, and the various mineral pigments painting the object.

Including a carved wood face mug and a large cuff bracelet and pipe, both of which appear to be bronze. Dimensions: (Mug) H 6.5" x W 5" x D 4" Condition: Wood mug with one stress crack, a few nicks an

A group of 2 West African metal objects. 20th century. Tallest (left): 10 1/4"h x 4"dia.