Antique African Currency

African antique currency from the Congo, most likely Iron.

African iron currency on stand.

This large anklet, and other uniquely designed metal pieces like it, served as pieces of currency in the Congo. They were used for rare, but major transactions. These particular Mbol...

Forged iron currency object or staff in the form of a stylized fancy crested bird, from the Kirdi people, Nigeria. Added decoration on the surface in the form of fine incised lines. ...

This is a large West African iron currency item in the form of two entwined snakes, a very rare form of this type of currency.

Two twin figures "ibeji", wearing cloaks covered with cowrie shells, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa, early 20 century. Cowrie shells were a type of currency in West Africa, and when ...

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

African currency, coiled metal bracelet. Cast Bronze.

20th-century African currency Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Unusually large 20th century copper African currency. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In modern organic design.

An antique African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper.

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".         

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand.

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value.

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases.

Many pre-colonization African currencies were formed after objects of inherent value.

While shield and spear were central to African combat, these iron sword blades were most likely made to serve as pieces of trade currency.

These African currencies date range from the 1700s-1900s.

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand.

This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency, attributed to the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia.

Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely, rich patina.

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Fine collection of four 18th - 19th century African Tribal currency's on stand from the world renowned collector and author Roberto Ballarini.

An African Mbole copper bracelet currency from the early 20th century.

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo.

A beautiful set of two 19th century West African cast bronze currency bracelets from the Senufo people of Côte d’Ivoire, on custom mounts.

19th c., Niger Region, currencies of forged iron, each with long stem incised with geometric decoration, terminating in a horseshoe-shaped blade.

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

A pair of African manilla trade currencies from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa.

Two sizes of coiled bracelet currency mounted on stands. These copper alloy bracelets were used as currency by the Igbo tribe of Nigeria. Verdi green patina. Large bracelet - $2450. ...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stands.

Large copper currency piece from the Mbole people in Democratic Republic of Congo, in a large hollow hand hammered form. These were worn by women at the end of the 19th century as an...

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount.

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount.

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand.

An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand.

Two cast copper currency bracelets Azande, Democratic Republic of Congo Measures: One solid 3.5" diameter ; and one hollow 4.5" diameter ; each on a custom iron stand. Excel...

Beautiful, museum quality display stand of a late 19th century Hoe or Shovel currency. Four available for individual purchase.

Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value.

Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this rare solid piece that could also be put on a stand.

Many pre-colonization African currencies were formed after objects of inherent value.

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stable form of currency.

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stabile form of currency.

This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in eastern Nigeria. They are typically covered in brush-shaped lines, scratches, or eng...

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa.

Offered by Scott McCue Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo Large copper currency piece from the Mbole in the Democratic Republic of Congo, in a lar...