Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies

Vere/Dadiya Peoples, (5) prestige knife currencies, Nigeria, forged iron, each with triangular blade ending in grip with wrought iron twisted and curved decoration, 19"h (largest), 7"h (smallest) Prov

Yoruba Peoples, (5) currency gongs, Nigeria, forged iron, 10"h x 7"w (largest), 5.75"h x 4.25"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor o

CONGO GABON AZANDE PEOPLE THROWING KNIFE CURRENCY, Early-to-mid 20th Century. Patinated wrought iron and copper wrapped with brass. Signs of usage and handling. - Length: 12 inches.

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

A graceful iron currency throwing knife from the Matakam people, Mandara Mountains, Northern Nigeria, c. Early 1900's. These are called sengese and this exceptional example is 20 1/2 in high. The blad

中国人民银行纸币2张 Group of Two China People's Bank currency Length: 5 1/8 in (13.0 cm) Width: 2 5/8 in (6.5 cm)

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

Beautiful throwing knife / currency from the Ngbaka people of DR CongoVery nice specimen with great patina!The Ngbaka style is clearly visible.Good condition with traces of wear and tear due to tribal

African Yanzi Prestige Knife, Zaire (DRC). Steel blade and brass handle. Size: 10'' x 9'' x 2'' (25 x 23 x 5 cm). Private San Francisco CA. collection.

3 Behälter und ein Prunkmesser Kuba, DR Kongo Mit Sockel / with base Holz, Eisen. H 9,5 - 32,5 cm. Provenienz: Beatrice Leutert und Marcel Plüss, Thurgau, Schweiz. Sich mit reizvollen Objekt

Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

Wurfmesser / Vormünzliches Zahlungsmittel Musseye, Marba, Tuburi, Tschad Ohne Sockel / without base Eisen. H 67,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

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

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

To include (2x) Ngombe prestige knives (23" & 22"). A luba throwing knife (12.5"), A Zande throwing knife (16"), A knife in hide sheath (20"), A pair of ceremonial Moro Pa

6pc Chinese Ancient Bronze Knife Money and Amulets 1.5'' to 8''. Includes three unusual pieces of knife currency, a key coin, and two encased amulets with calligraphy. 11th century BCE to 14th century

Federal Cotillion pattern, ca. 1901, partial service for two persons, including 5.5" coffee and 7" soup spoons, 9.5" knives, 7.75 dinner forks, 7" salad forks, 6" dessert forks, 5.5" butter spreaders,

**Originally Listed At $100** West Africa, Mali or Niger, Tuareg peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A forged-steel currency knife bearing a lengthy blade with a tapered tip, angular shoulders,

A very fine old pair of royal currency knives in the form of plants with two birds on top. The blades of wrought iron with painted white accents. Mangbetu peoples, Drc/ Congo, Africa. The Knives measu

Kapsiki/Fali Peoples, iron throwing knives, Cameroon, 26.5"l x 7.5"w (largest), 22.5"l x 6.5"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of

Mbole People, DR Congo, copper alloy currency cuff, 5.5" diam PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Sichelförmiges Messer Baali, DR Kongo Ohne Sockel / without base Holz, Eisen, Bronze, Pflanzenfaser. L 60,5 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Zeremonialwaffen zeichnen sich durch s

Two Pieces of Chinese Currency. One knife form and one other Knife form length: 5.5"

Two Display Knives; Yala people. D.R. Congo. 17.5" and 23.5" respectively. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. Ja