AFRICAN NIGERIAN OR CONGOLESE THROWING KNIFE (NGWOLO) CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. - Lenght:

AFRICAN NIGERIAN OR CONGOLESE THROWING KNIFE (NGWOLO) CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated metal (potentially iron) knife with a rubber and cloth handle. Signs of usage and handling. - Lengh

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.

AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," MANGBETU, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, hand-hammered iron with a raised linear pattern and polished wood handle.

AN AFRICAN THROWING KNIFE ON STAND, CEREMONIAL "TRUMBASH," GBAYA, CAMEROON, CONGO, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, steel with hand-cut edges and pierced blade, mounted to a rope twist brass wrapped grip with

**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

**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Mali or Niger, Tuareg peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A forged-steel currency knife bearing a lengthy blade with a tapered tip, angular shoulders,

Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

Old and original iron throwing knife from the Mafa ethnic group, Cameroon Grasslands, west Africa. Early to Mid 20th century. The weapon measures 21.5 inches tall.ConditionGood, well weathered and wor

Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

**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

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"

Rare Ngata Congolese Neck Currency, Based, Central African, Early 20th C. Copper alloy. Size: 10.5"H x 9.4"W x 2.5"D (26.5 x 24 x 6.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for prev

**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

**Originally Listed At $200** Western Africa, Eastern Nigeria, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large and rather unusual hand-carved wooden helmet mask of an abstract, hybrid zoomorphic (perhaps si

Africa, Nigeria, early to mid-20th century CE. This is a pair of nice folk art wood figures, a male and a female, both with original, bright pigment remaining. The male figure is largely painted green

**Originally Listed At $100** Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A large carved wood mask with abstract zoomorphic features. It has oval-shaped eyes, a prominent nose, a

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely hand carved wooden figural bust of a face topped by a large, hooked coiffure or headdress shaped like an axe blade. A t

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A very nice example of a hand-carved mask with a conical, incised coiffure, almond-shaped eyes underneath large, projecting eyel

West Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fine example of a wooden mask in the Okoroshi Oma style, hand carved and narrow, to be worn atop the head rather than over the f

**Originally Listed At $250** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba people, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A handsome four-sided brass bell that makes a piercing sound when rung. An anthropomorphic face is

West Africa, Nigeria, Ogoni, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. An interesting, hand-carved wooden mask depicting a human with small eyes and nose, a large, open mouth, and a dramatic, parted coiffure

**First Time At Auction** Western Africa, Nigeria, Igbo peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A hefty bracelet currency that is formed by coiling a singular copper wire fifteen times around

2 African Currency Crosses, African: 1) Handa Or Katanga Cross Currency, Copper, Based, Luba People (Democratic Republic of Congo), Late 19th C. / Early 20th C. Size: 8.5"H x 6"W x 2.5"D (21.5 x 15.5