Tribal African, Forged Iron Throwing Axe Currency

Tribal African, Forged Iron Throwing Axe Currency. Measured: H 14.5" x W 10.5" x D .25" Base Not Included

Hausa, Nigeria, forged iron throwing knife currency with metal stand, 29"h x 6.5" w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

**Originally Listed At $650** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mangbetu culture, ca. mid-20th century CE. A pair of forged iron throwing knives that double as currency pieces, each with a

Forged iron currency blade/throwing knife, Ngombe peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17.25" x 13.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, Ne

Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

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

A very finely crafted ceremonial Axe with forged iron blade with decorative elements as well as Iron bands around the well handled and worn wooden shaft. Songye peoples, DRC/ Congo, central Africa. Th

(5) West African weapon currencies, exhibited, Cameroon Region, forged iron, including a Falli, Mondag and Mbum throwing knife, each on custom metal stand, 30"h (largest), 15"h (smallest) Provenance:

A Tall Hand forged iron Blade traditionally used as a throwing Knife, though now considered prestige objects. Measures 30 x 8 inches. Matakham or Sara peoples, Chad, Africa.

Carved wood handle with Ancestral Face and small round inset designs, hand forged iron blade and well handled patina. The Axe measures 14 inches long / 11.25 inches tall on professional custom display

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

A collection of 12 forged iron snakes from the Lobi peoples and 1 Bronze Serpent from the Gan ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. Often referred to as units of currency among the tribe. The large

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:

Group 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"

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

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

Often used as a form of trade or currency by nomadic tribes

Ca. 20thC. Modernist forged-iron Tribal African Dogon or Bamana horse and rider equestrian sculpture. Apparently no breaks or repairs. Shipping: We do not provide in-house shipping or packing. Please

Ca. 20thC. Large bundle of 56 "Kissi pennies". Measurements given are for longest piece. Average piece measures 13 1/2" long but they vary in sizes. Purchased 1965-67 in Liberia. Ex-Nooter coll.

Chad, Cameroon, forged iron sickle ceremonial throwing knife with woven leather wrapped handle, 25.5"h x 8.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Chad, Cameroon, forged iron sickle ceremonial throwing knife with leather wrapped handle and fabric strap, 20.5"h x 7.5"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

Ngombe, Zaire (DR Congo), forged iron ceremonial throwing knife, carved wood handle, 29"h x 10"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Ca. first half 20thC. Two Tajere currency forms, iron; Mumuye, Nigeria. Included measurements for larger piece. Ex-Nooter coll.