Early 20th C. African Bamun Brass Currency Anklet

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Cameroon, Bamun (Bamum) people, ca. early 20th century CE. A large and dramatic brass anklet, a form of currency that could also be worn as a status symbol. It f

**Originally Listed At $150** West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A brass anklet, hollow cast with openwork motifs, used as currency and to signify wealth. Si

Collection of four African brass/metal alloy currency anklets and bracelets. 20th century. [Widest: 5 (dia) inches; Tallest: 2 1/2 inches].

Three African brass/metal alloy currency anklets and decorated bracelets/cuffs. 20th century. [6 (dia) inches, the largest].

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. 20thC. Four large crotal bells forming semi-circle, brass money; Dan, Liberia. Ex-Nooter coll.

Ca. first half 20thC, and two second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pict

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine collection of brass beads and rings strung on a cotton cord to store currency pieces and wear as a belt or necklace

Early 20thC. Very good, original patina, and no breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the

African Currency in Scythe Shape, DRC; with incised chevron pattern at angle of join; probably brass; early 20th c., possibly older. Size: 17.25" x 15" x 15" (44 x 38 x 38 cm).

Group West African tribal currency jewelry, 20th c., Burkina Faso, Gurma, engraved bronze or brass, (5) pieces, incl. (4) cuff bracelets/anklets and (1) bracelet, 4.75"w x 2"h (largest), 3.75"dia x 2"

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

Africa, Cameroon, Bamun, ca. early 20th century CE. An impressive carved wooden chief's stool from the grasslands of Cameroon. Most Bamun visual culture is associated with the important chiefs and kin

**Originally Listed At $800** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, or Gabon, Teke people (Tio/Bateke), ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of heavy, beautiful brass c

Western Africa, Benin, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A pair of heavy, dramatic necklaces, made of brass, one with seven panther-style claws hanging down from its center along with large, round bea

Western Africa, Benin, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A heavy, lovely necklace composed of twenty-three teardrop-shaped brass beads (commonly mistaken for bronze), each with a heavily textured surf

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

Early 20th century Judaic North African brass oil Hanukkah lamp. the front section with eight oil burners and a pierced backplate with flowers and birds, H: 5", L: 4".

**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 $150** Western Africa, Benin, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A lovely and quite heavy necklace, composed of forty-six cylindrical beads and a similar number of disc-shaped be

**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

19th Century or early 20th century anchor currency, Kwele peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 19.5”H (21.75”H on stand