Forged Iron Currencies (3)

Three forged iron currency pieces, in twisted form, torque, bracelet and necklace formats, West Africa. Approximate size, 8" diameter (largest piece) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gou

Three (3) forged iron currency forms, two exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, including that of Mambi

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

Three (3) forged iron currency blades, including that of the Vere peoples, Cameroon/Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 18.5" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

Three (3) forged iron currency forms, including that of Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 22.25" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Burkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currency, Hand forged iron, including 2 Lobi snakes and a crocodile, 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literatur

Kwele Peoples, (3) Mandjong anchor currencies, DR Congo, forged iron, each approx. 20"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art Histo

Two hand forged iron currencies in the form of small shovels. Early 20th century 13.5 in high x7 in Diameter / 34.3 cm x 17.8 cm

Kirdi Peoples, (3) throwing knives/currency, Cameroon, hand-forged iron, one with etched geometric designs on blade, one handle wrapped in fur, one in woven leather, each approx. 25"l Provenance: Esta

Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited, DR Congo, hand forged iron, of spearhead form, each on custom stand, approx. 15"h (largest), 10" (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Profess

Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, iron forged wand currency with seven snake head spikes with metal stand, 13"h x 3.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Lot of three (3) wrought iron currencies, various cultures, West and Central Africa. Dimensions (approx.): 29.5' (lomgest) to 16.5" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

Twenty two (22) small forged iron items, including currency forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 7.75" (largest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

Fourteen (14) miniature forged iron currency forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 9.25" high (largest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Thirteen (13) miniature forged iron currency and cast copper alloy forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 7" high (largest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

Yola, Nigeria, forged iron currency with metal stand, 19"h x 5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Forged iron rattle-form currency, likely first half of the 20th century, Yoruba, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 11" tall. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Mumuye (Fulani and Jukun) People, Eastern Nigeria, Tajere (Ingot) forged iron currency, diamond shaped form with metal stand, 20.5"h x 2"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

Tajere (Ingot) forged iron currency, wrought spike and diamond shaped form, with metal stand, 17.5"h x 1.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Forged iron currency, West Africa. Approximate size, 19" x 9" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Forged iron currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. A

**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 tang

**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

Forged iron currency bundle, exhibited at "Iron Clad, Fancy Free", An Exhibit of African Iron From The Philip Gould Collection, Interchurch Center Gallery, New York, New York, October - November 2018,