Early 20th C. African Yeke Ngombe Copper Currency Bar

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

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

**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

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

Lot of three (3) forged iron currency Tajere forms, one on stand, 19th or early 20th century, two (2) of which exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbi

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"

Copper alloy currency bracelet, engraved, Teke peoples, Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4"H x 3.75"W. PROVENANCE: From the est

Currency armilla/bracelet, copper alloy, nicely engraved, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4.25"H x 5.25"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

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

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

Currency armilla/bracelet, copper alloy, engraved, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4.25"H x 5.25"W x 1.5"D. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip

Copper currency, in coiled manilla form, Ibo peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 2.5"H x 4.25" diameter. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Phil

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

**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

Currency bracelet, copper alloy, Tuareg peoples, Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4" diameter. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New Yo

Copper alloy currency ingot, Ngelima/Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 5"H x 6.25"W x 2.25"D. PROVENANCE: Fr

Luba culture, Congo Republic, late 19th-early 20th century, copper. Hand hammered. 9"d.

**Originally Listed At $500** Africa, Mali, Marka (Warka) peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A striking triangular mask atop an ovoid face cover, hand-carved from a single piece of lightweight

**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 $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, Nkutshu subgroup, ca. early 20th century CE. A fine dagger attached to a tapering wooden handle with a fla

**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 $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