SoldEnormous 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
SoldMid 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
SoldIron 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
SoldMambila 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
SoldMfumte Iron Hoe Currency (2)Two wrought iron hoe currencies, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia UnivSee Sold Price
SoldForged Iron Hoe Currency (2)Two forged iron hoe currency forms, 19th or first half 20th century, Mambila, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 8" x 6" and 7" x 4.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YSee Sold Price
SoldTribal African, Forged Iron Hoe Currency On StandTribal African, Forged Iron Hoe Currency On Stand. Measured: H 12.5" x W 6.5" x D 3"See Sold Price
SoldAfo 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
SoldLarge 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
SoldForged 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
SoldAfrican Iron Currencies (4)Four (4) iron currencies, including a hoe, Kissi penny, and two (2) blade currencies, various African cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 21.25" (longest) to 9" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of PrSee Sold Price
SoldVery 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
SoldCameroon Bogolafinith Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency19th Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency, Kapsiki, Cameroon, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 14” (16” on custom stand, Exhibited, "Africa's IroSee Sold Price
SoldHuge 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
SoldAfrican, 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
SoldAfrican, Mambila, Cameroon, Shield Shaped Hoe CurrencyMambila, Cameroon, forged iron shield shaped hoe currency, 26"h x 9.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
SoldVarious 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
Sold2 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
SoldIron And Copper Currency/Staff Forms (3)Three (3) iron and copper currency and staff forms, including a hoe currency form exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New YSee Sold Price
SoldFang Culture, (7) Hoe currencies, exhibitedFang Culture, (7) Hoe currencies, exhibited, Cameroon Region, forged iron, each on custom stand, 19.5"h (largest), 14"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; ExhiSee Sold Price
SoldA 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
SoldAntique 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
SoldMonumental 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