Wrought Iron Currency, possibly Bembe/Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Fang

Wrought iron currency, likely 19th century or early 20th century, possibly Bembe/Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Fang, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa. Approximate size, 9.25”H (10.25��

Wrought iron currency, likely from Teke or Fang peoples, Gabonese Republic or Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 12.75"H. PROVENANCE: F

Large wrought iron currency, Fang peoples, Republic of Cameroon, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 8.25" diameter. PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

A SONGYE WROUGHT IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with a shaped crescent form blade on three flat struts centering rows of three bearded masks in relief reversing to struts with

AN AZANDE KPINGA WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, of abstract multiblade sickle form on a reticulated neck centering a delicately engraved band of stylized basket weave d

A LONG AZANDE WROUGHT IRON THROWING KNIFE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with abstract multi sickle form blades on a long neck ending in a hide wrapped handle, length: 25 3/4".

A SONGYE WROUGHT IRON CEREMONIAL AXE, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO, with a shaped crescent form blade on three flat struts centering rows of three bearded masks in relief reversing to struts with

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

Songye People, ceremonial axe, 20th c., Democratic Republic of the Congo, copper clad wood, wrought iron, crescent-shaped blade joined to the handle by five struts decorated with human faces, 14"h x 1

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Nigeria, Mfunte peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large forged-iron currency piece of a sizable form resembling ei

CONGOLESE TURUMBU PEOPLE TALL BLADE CURRENCY, Mid-to-late 20th century. Patinated and repaired metal (possibly iron) currency blade or sword currency from the Turumbu people, Democratic Republic of th

**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

**Originally Listed At $250** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tetela and/or Onga peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large iron gong with a teardrop shape that corsets

Ca. mid to late 19thC. Very good condition as shown, mounted on a plinth base by Mr. Nooter. Spearhead currency Turumbu; Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Topoke, Lokele, or Turumbu pe

**Originally Listed At $500** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Kuba peoples, ca. 1950 CE. A forged iron sword made to be used as currency, also known as a prestige blade. The long bla

Large copper anklet currency, Mbole people, Democratic Republic of Congo circa 19th-early 20th century. Hammered hollow form with walls measuring approximately 1/8" in thickness. Presented on custom b

Ca. mid 20thC. Luba or Songye style ceremonial short sword featuring well-carved Janiform heads, wood, iron; Democratic Republic of Congo. Very good, with age-appropriate wear consistent with age and

Smiling face mask surmounted by Songye type figure with bead and leather necklace. Blackened slit eyes. Possibly Democratic Republic of Congo. Approx. 14 1/2" x 6" x 3".

A carved wooden effigy figure of St. Antoine, a Franciscan Monk Possibly Democratic Republic of the Congo. Late 19th to early 20th century. 10 1/2"h x 3"w x 3 1/2"d. Provenance: Inventory and Collecti

Large cast copper alloy currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 8" x 5" x 4". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A LARGE IRON COINDemocratic Republic of the Congo 181 x 40 cmProvenance: Italian private collection.

AN IRON GONGDemocratic Republic of the Congo 56 x 21 x 9 cmProvenance: Italian private collection.

19th Century or early 20th century, Teke peoples, spiral currency, copper, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approximate size, 2.5"H x 3.5"W (3.25'H on custom stand). PROVENANCE: From

Large Scale Mbole Decorated Currency, Mbole People, Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa, Early 20th C. Bronze. Size: 5.5"W (14 cm). Based.PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO