Hand Forged Congo Currency

Bangala Peoples, (2) spearhead currencies, DR Congo, hand forged iron, each approx. 17"l Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

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

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

African bell or currency of hand-forged iron made by village blacksmiths of the Tetela of the D.R. Congo and used as currency for buying such items as ivory and even wives. These bells are also found

Old Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with incised linear designs on either end. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 9 x 4.25 inches, and will also include

Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with a wonderful symmetry not often found in these objects. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 12 inches long x 5.5 inche

Old Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with incised linear designs on either end. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY ( nearly 7 lbs )and measures 6.5 inches long x 3.75

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

A hand Forged set of Iron currencies with a flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends in a spiral formation common in Kirdi metalwork as a sign of the blacksmith's skill. Used to negotiate major

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

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

Three Fine Congo Currency Pieces, displaying highly skilled hand hammering of native Katanga copper with refined edging. Circa 19th century or before.Length: 19 cm / 7.5 inWidth: 10 cm / 4 in 0.85 Kg

African Metal Collector's Lot, Mid 20th C. Including: An East African iron livestock bell, a Katanga copper currency cross (Congo) and a fabulous, hand wrought Mbole copper anklet/currency also from C

This 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 disp

Antique Ring of hand forged iron bells attached to round handle which could be used as a musical instrument as well. The Currencies measure 18 inches tall on their custom display stand. Chamba peoples

Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Ngombe Executioneer’s sword. Hand-forged metal b

Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Ngombe execution sword. Hand-forged double-sided metal

Country of Origin: Presently Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC); originates from the era of the Belgium Congo (1908-1960) Early 20th Century Konda knife. Hand-forged metal blade and wood handle wi

Primitive African Weapons Spears, Walking Canes, Bows & Arrows. c. 20th Century. Bodonge, Belgian Congo, Mangbetu, Zaire, East Africa. All handmade and hand forged weapons. Ceremonial Axes originally

hand forged steel blade with well worn wooden handle and classic stylized form reportedly used as a throwing knife during initiation ceremonies. Azande peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The Sword m

A hand forged iron blade with Python skin wrapped handle and signs of age and field use. Ngombe peoples, DRC/ Congo, Africa. The Knife measures 17 x 12 inches, with a custom display stand. Provenance:

**First Time At Auction** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lele / Kuba or Bunda people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of cloth bundles hand-woven from raffia palm fronds fo

Katanga Peoples, (2) cross currencies and figure, DR Congo, copper alloy, (2) X-shaped cast ingot Katanga Crosses, together with a large wrapped forged iron human-shaped currency, 19"h (largest), 9"h

A carved wooden handle with ancestor head on the end, embellished with hand hammered metal ( aluminum) strips and forged steel blade with incised designs. Luba peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. The