Sold2023Enormous Afo or Angas Iron Hoe Currency, NigeriaCustomarily given to the father of the bride-to-be as wedding dowries (including two goats) these large iron hoe shaped pieces were a sign of wealth, and known as the heaviest means of exchange by anSee Sold Price
Sold2021Afo Peoples, (2) large iron hoe currenciesAfo Peoples, (2) large iron hoe currencies, Northern Nigeria, forged iron, each shield-form flat body with slender tang grip, 29"h x 19"w (larger) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor PhilipSee Sold Price
Sold2019Huge Afo Iron Hoe Shaped CurrencyA 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 larSee Sold Price
Sold2023Very Large Hoe Currency, Forged Iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa,Very large hoe currency, forged iron, Angas peoples, Central Nigeria, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 27.5"H x 18"W. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. PhilipSee Sold Price
Sold2023African, Afo People, Nigeria, Heavy Forged Iron Hoe Tool CurrencyAfo People, Nigeria, heavy forged iron hoe tool currency, 26"h x 15"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Tribal Iron Currency Shovel Sculptures LOTGroup of three African Iron money currency flat shovel sculptures. Early 20th Century. Angas and Afo tribes of Northern Nigeria. Each fitted with custom display stands. Sizes approximately 26" H, 24"See Sold Price
Sold2016Monumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe CurrencyMonumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe Currency, Angas People, Northern Nigeria, West Africa, 19th C. Forged Iron. Based. Size: 35"H x 26"W x 12"D (89 x 66 x 30 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are locatedSee Sold Price
Sold2017Massive, Heavy Afo, Nigeria CurrencyA massive Afo currency of cast iron from Northern Nigeria. Though in the shape of a hoe these were not used as tools. Excellent condition. On a custom museum stand. 30.5 in. x 20.5 in. / 77.47 cm. x 5See Sold Price
Sold2023Iron Hoe Currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa19th 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:See Sold Price
Sold2021Africa, Angas and Afo tribes Iron Shovel Money CurrencyAfrica, Angas and Afo tribes Iron Shovel Money Currency from the Early 20th Century. Size 27 3/8 inches length, 18 1/2 inches wide. + Mount. Provenance: The estate of Jorge Aguilera New Jersey. USA.See Sold Price
Sold2018Mid 20th C. African Ejagham Iron Hoe Currency**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 currencySee Sold Price
Sold2019A Rare Pair of Old Nigerian Hoe Currency formsThis 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 dispSee Sold Price
Sold2024Large Forged Mambila CurrencyLarge forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Nigeria, WeSee Sold Price
Sold2021Various Regions, (5) hoe currencies, exhibitedVarious Regions, (5) hoe currencies, exhibited, Forged iron, examples from Cameroon, Nigeria and Gabon, one with wood handle, each on custom wood stand, 14"h to 17"h Provenance: Estate of DistinguisheSee Sold Price
Sold20232 Nigeria / Cameroon Iron Hoe Money Pieces**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 tangSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Huge Angas Iron Currency form on display standA very large iron currency unit comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. This sculpture of Iron was traditionally a customary gift for a bride’s father as well as haSee Sold Price
Sold2016Antique African Currency HoesAntique African Currency Hoes. Traditional Tribal Currency/ Bride Price of Nigeria. Of wrought iron, these are not used for agriculture, but rather to show wealth and position in community. Largest SiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Chamba Peoples, iron currencyChamba Peoples, iron currency, Nigeria, 16 forged iron rattle ring currencies on large iron oval (20"l), on custom metal stand, 9.5"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC NoSee Sold Price
Sold2024Forged Iron Mambila Hoe CurrencyForged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Cameroon, West AfSee Sold Price
Sold20212 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, NigeriaTwo African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 30'' x 9.5'' (76 x 24 cm); Height on Stand: 30.75" (78 cm); 2) 29'' x 8'' (74 x 20 cm); Height on Stand: 30" (76 cm). Ex. CatSee Sold Price
Sold2023Fon, Dahomey People, Iron Currency Bundle, NigeriaFon, Dahomey People, Iron Currency Bundle, Nigeria. Size: 9.75"T, base 3"W x 3"DSee Sold Price
Sold2024Iron CurrencyAfrican Art Iron Currency from Nigeria. The dimension is 20 inches high x 6 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $45.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US including handling, packiSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Yoruba Iron Afo Currency - Shovel Head**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating piece of Afo currency in the form of an iron shovel blade with a broad cutting edge, a low eSee Sold Price
Sold2016Mambila hoe iron currency, 20th cen.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.See Sold Price