Fulani Currency
Located in Dallas, TX
Nigerian currency crafted by the Fulani tribe. Outlawed in the 19th century by Colonel Phelps. The unusual forms and sizes of ethnographic currencies...
Metal
Large African Bronze Currency from Benin Tribe of Nigeria on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This African bronze currency forms an incomplete circle, its open ends leaning toward one another like a conversation paused mid-breath. The su...
Bronze
Large African Bronze Currency on Base
Located in Chicago, IL
This sculptural African bronze currency piece forms a powerful circular silhouette, crowned by two elongated, crossing points that meet like a ...
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tribal Currency, Chamba People, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...
Iron
Gong Currency, Chamba, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Chamba, Nigeria, Africa Iron Early 20th century 14.5 x 7 in. / 37 x 18 cm Height on custom display stand: 16.5 in. / 42 cm Various models of these original currency bearers were...
Iron
$2,860
H 12 in W 10 in D 10 in
Mambila / Chamba Hoe African Currency — North Eastern Nigeria & Cameroon
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural iron form once used as currency among the Mambila and Chamba peoples of northeastern Nigeria and the Cameroon highlands, this forged hoe-shaped object embodies the inter...
Metal, Iron
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency Angas, Nigeria Early 20th century Iron 25.25 x 17.5 in. / 64 x 44 cm Height on custom display stand: 29.75 in. / 76 cm Weight: 12.8 pounds / 5.8 kg Combined weight with base: 20.6 pounds / 9.3 kg The large currency forms are comprised of a heavy sheet of iron forged into the shape of a curved hoe. They were customary gifts for a bride’s father as well as having a function during wedding celebrations (Ballarini, The Perfect Form...
Iron
Afo Bridal-Currency from Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
The Afo Bridal Currency was used in Nigeria until the early 1940s. This is also known as a "Chenkrom." Now mounted on a bronze stand.
Iron
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque
Located in Leuven , BE
Bamileke beaded Collar or Torque, Cameroon Private collection Brussels
Beads
Single Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal currency piece from Papua New Guinea has been carved ...
Bone
Carved Wooden Bamana Tribe Style Post
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamana tribe art is known for masks, textiles and architectural elements. This Y-shaped post supported a heavy roof timber and acted as a welcoming symbol...
Wood
A Bronze Indian Urli
Located in Chicago, IL
This shallow bronze bowl is an open fire cooking vessel known as urli, used throughout southern India for preparing ayurvedic medicines and cooking large quantities of food for gathe...
Brass
A Neolithic "Li" Tripod Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Neolithic Culture, China, c. 3000–1600 BCE Large terracotta tripod vessel with three large hollow legs inspired by early Chinese ceramic forms associated with cooking and ritual use....
Terracotta
A Gui (鬶) Tripod Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Dawenkou–Longshan Culture, Shandong Province, China, c. 3000–2000 BCE Terracotta tripod vessel known as a Gui (鬶), representing one of the earliest ritual ceramic forms developed in ...
Terracotta
A Naga Wooden Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
A sculptural wooden mortar from the Naga tribes of Northeast India, carved from dense saal wood, c. 1900. Traditionally used for pounding rice or grain, the form reflects the practic...
Wood
A Li (鬲) Tripod Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
Lower Xiajiadian Culture, China, c. 2000–1400 BCE Ancient terracotta tripod vessel known as a Li (鬲), designed for cooking over an open fire. Its hollow legs allowed heat to circulat...
Terracotta