Two Old Taureg Brass Manilla Currency African Niger Bracelet Cuffs

Ca. second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major

Ca. second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. Interior measures approx. 2 1/4" and 2 1/2". Outer measures are approx. 3 1/2" each. Heavy as well. This item was used, and will show multi

Ca. second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the major

Ca. first half 20thC, and two second half 20thC. Heavy, and without breaks or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pict

Currency Bracelets used as trade payment…..4 larger cuff size, 5 open cuffs or arm bands, 2 in a lighter weight metal..silver color…4 brass circular bands…manilla were used as trade Currency fro

Late 19th to early 20thC. Very good with age appropriate wear including small dings throughout. The piece with the lizard on the top measures approx. 2 5/8" wide with an interior measure 2". The gap m

Ca. first half 20thC. Very good with no breaks, bends or repairs. This item was used, and will show multiple areas of age appropriate wear and surface losses. Please view all pictures, as this is the

Collection of four African brass and copper metal alloy currency bracelets and cuffs, engraved and molded patterns. 20th century. [Tallest: 3 1/2 inches; Widest: 4 (dia) inches].

First half 20thC or earlier. Good with moderate age appropriate surface wear and dings as shown. No breaks or repairs. Not sure of the metal content. It's not iron or steel as it does not attract a ma

Old copper Manilla - West African trade currency. Manillas are (almost ring-like) bracelets, mostly in bronze or copper, very rarely of gold. They served as a kind of money or barter. They were also u

Three African brass/metal alloy currency anklets and decorated bracelets/cuffs. 20th century. [6 (dia) inches, the largest].

**Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 19th century CE. A fine collection of 7 of brass, nickel-brass, and leaded-brass bracelets known as manilla, which were used as currency pieces.

African bronze engraved currency anklet, together with two metal alloy bracelets/cuffs. 20th century. [6 (dia) inches, the largest].

3 copper open bracelets ..5 brass pieces, all with some etched designs…copper was considered ‘ red gold’ in some tribal trade groups and was highly valued

19th to 20thC. Dogon, Niger, Mali is represented. The largest has an interior measure approx. 2 1/8" wide. The smallest interior measurement is approx. 1 3/4" wide. The combined weight approx. 282 gra

**Originally Listed At $300** Western Africa, western Niger and eastern Burkina Faso, Keguru, Fulani, or Zarma peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A forged-copper bracelet currency called a man

Ca. second half 20thC. The larger bracelet features two-piece construction; the small part slides into grooves on the larger piece to close the circle. Fine old patina throughout, quite heavy. The two

Group West African tribal currency jewelry, 20th c., Burkina Faso, Gurma, engraved bronze or brass, (5) pieces, incl. (4) cuff bracelets/anklets and (1) bracelet, 4.75"w x 2"h (largest), 3.75"dia x 2"

Huge collection (100+) old African metalware, 19th/20th c., various regions and tribes, mostly brass, bronze, and copper alloy, Bamileke and Senufo bells, currency bracelets, various tribes, (2) Lobi

Brass ..some copper open end bangle style, Cowrie pattern bracelets, with flattened designs…Possibly Nigeria or Mali…thought to promote fertility..worn by women

Including (7) African Brass Currency Bell Bracelets, Lobi People, Burkina Faso; PLUS: (3) Ashanti Bronze or Brass Bangles with Insects, Ghana; PLUS (4) Berber Bedoin Manillas Slave Trade Silver Repous

20th century, mixed group includes two hoes, two spear points, five aluminum cuffs, three brass cuffs, and one ring. This lot to be sold on day 1, Wednesday, October 3 (Lots 1-948) 13 in. (blades) Fr

Possibly 19th century. Two similar elongated bracelet shapes, 7.25"l., one cuff shaped with scrolled ends, 7"l. and a curved ingot, 5"h. 8.25"l.

Old Brass Bronze Manila African Hinged Locking Slave Bracelet An old locking slave bracelet, lock not included Africa's age is unknown. Provenance: Personal Collection from Restorer for the Metropolit