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Pair of African Mounted Copper Bracelet
Manilla
Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
African Igbo Coiled Copper Manilla Currency, 20th Century, Nigeria
Located in Austin, TX
A large and attractive copper spiral manilla currency piece, Igbo tribe, Nigeria, early to mid-20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Solid Copper Early 20th Century Tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Scott McCue
Solid copper early 20th century tribal Mbole Currency, Africa, Congo
Large
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
African Bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Ancient African bronze Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet.
An African
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Gong Currency, Yoruba People, Nigeria, Africa
This very graceful
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Anklet Currency "Konga" Democratic Republic of Congo Africa Set of Three
Puddle-cast brass
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Andrianna Shamaris Antique Bronze Currency
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina on this rare solid
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Early 20th Century Tribal Iron Currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Cross River region, Africa
Iron
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Large African Mbole Copper Currency, Mid to Late 20th Century, D.R. Congo
Located in Austin, TX
A unusually large and impressive Mbole people hammered copper currency piece, mounted on a custom
Category
Vintage 1970s Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Shell Clamp Money, Africa
Located in Vosselaar, BE
Good string of early 20th century shell money or currency from Africa. The shells have a warm
Category
Early 20th Century African Other Nautical Objects
Materials
Shell
Yoruba tribes Nigeria Manilla Bronze Trade Currency Bracelet
By Yoruba Tribe
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An African manilla trade currency from the Yoruba People of Nigeria, West Africa.
traded as
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
African Dinka Beaded Vest, Mid-20th Century, Sudan
Located in Austin, TX
used in Africa as currency and as symbols of fertility.
Presented on a custom black metal stand
Category
Vintage 1960s Sudanese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Grouping of 5 Manillas, Okpoho, Nigeria, 19th Century
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
finial terminations. They were used as a currency in West African countries from the 15th up to the late
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Brass, Copper
Turned Wooden Mini-Pedestal Table #4 in Walnut
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
African furniture, tools, and currency which Lehrecke has been collecting for years. The combination of
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Turned Wooden Pedestal Table #9 in Oiled Walnut
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
from African furniture, tools, and currency which Lehrecke has been collecting for years. The
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Turned Wooden Cherry Pedestal Table #7 in Cherry
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Benches
Materials
Cherry
Turned Wooden Pedestal Table #5 in Acid Washed Larch
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years.
After turning, these
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Turned Wooden Pedestal #14 in Ebonised Catalpa
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has been collecting for years
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Turned Wooden Pedestal Table #5 in Hickory
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
for the entire pedestal collection is from African furniture, tools and currency, which Lehrecke has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Side Tables
Materials
Hickory
Turned Wooden Pedestal Table #3 in Ash
By Chris Lehrecke
Located in Bangall, NY
inspiration for this piece, as well as the entire pedestal collection, is from African furniture, tools, and
Category
2010s American Side Tables
Materials
Ash
Pair of Authentic African Mbole Copper Currency Ankle Bracelets on Custom Stands
Located in Larkspur, CA
Pair of authentic African Mbole copper currency ankle bracelets mounted on a custom iron stand with
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Copper
African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large old and interesting metal African currency mounted on a custom stand. Pieces like these
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Rustic Sculptures
Large African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A handsome example of bronze African Currency in the shape of a spiral supported on a custom steel
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze, Steel
Moth Form African Currency
Located in 3 Oaks, MI
Very graphic Minimalist Primitive presence on this African currency ( potentially The Gan people
Category
Antique 19th Century Burkinabe Tribal Tribal Art
Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper
Located in Wainscott, NY
Four Antique African Currency in Hammered Copper " Round" Shaped.
Priced Separately
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Art
African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chic African Iron currency mounted on later custom stands. Priced individually.
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Iron, Steel
Interesting Africa Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting bronze "cuff" with insect. These where used as currency as metal was so unusual
Category
20th Century African Folk Art Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Bronze
Antique African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
27.75" h (left)
34" h (middle)
29.5" h (ritght
34" h (middle)
29.5" h (ritght
Antique African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Antique African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
11.5" h x 10" w (left)
14" h x 11" w (middle)
12" h x 10" w (right)
14" h x 11" w (middle)
12" h x 10" w (right)
African Currency Rope
Located in San Francisco, CA
List $695.
Net $451.
Net $451.
Interesting Old Bronze African Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
An interesting and large old African bronze currency mounted on a later custom steel stand.
Category
Early 20th Century African Sculptures
Materials
Bronze, Steel
African Currency Set of 5
Located in San Francisco, CA
List $695. EACH
NET $ 451 EACH
NET $ 451 EACH
Set of 3 Kissi Pennies
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early 20th century African currency from the Kissi tribe. Priced Individually
Category
20th Century Sierra Leonean Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Cuff Currency
Located in Sarasota, FL
African Cuff Currency on Stand
Category
20th Century African Sculptures
Group of African Bronze
Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Various sizes of African bronze currency used in trade. Now on custom stands. Price is for each.
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Pair of African Bronze Currency
Located in Highland Park, IL
A pair of african bronze currency with spikes.
Category
Early 20th Century African Abstract Sculptures
Interesting Old African Bronze Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large and interesting African bronze currency
Category
Early 20th Century African Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
African Mumuye CURRENCY
Located in Sarasota, FL
This shield-shaped Currency was highly prized because it is iron. it could be melted down and made
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
$1,200
African Copper Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
, these anklets are used as currency in areas of the equatorial forest.
Category
Early 20th Century Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper, Metal
$1,100
Antique African Iron Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
Africian currency, price at $950 each, 1 available Used in bride price exchange/purchase of canoes
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Folk Art Sculptures
North African IBO Currency on a Stand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
North African IBO Currency Sculpture.
Category
Antique 19th Century African Sculptures
"Kissipenny" African dowery currency
Located in Summerland, CA
A beautifully presented group of "Kissipennies" from Sierra Leone. These individual wrought iron stalks were used to pay doweries.
Category
Vintage 1950s Sierra Leonean Tribal Art
A Group of Three African "X" Form Currencies
Located in Seattle, WA
best known form of African tribal currency. For centuries these crosses served as indications of wealth
Category
Vintage 1930s African Decorative Objects
Pair of African Iron Currency Tokens
Located in San Francisco, CA
Appreciated as coming from the earth, and for their tangible liquidity as a store for making things, these mediums of exchange have exceptionally stable value.
Giving the abi...
Giving the abi...
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Mbole Currency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Copper Anklet, was used for female ritual as well as currency by the Mbole in congo in the
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
$1,950
Bundle of 19th Century West African Kissi Penny Currency
Located in San Francisco, CA
A collection of 14 antique West African iron Kissi-Penny currency - circa 1900. Individual
Category
Antique 1890s Sierra Leonean Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Iron
African Iron Spear Currency from the D.R. Congo
Located in Dallas, TX
This sculptural spear like form is actually currency, used in the Kisangani region of the
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
19th Century Nigerian Currency
Located in New York, NY
19th C. Nigerian copper currency in the shape of a shield
Category
Antique 19th Century African Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Nigerian Currency Sculpture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Forged metal sculpture made in Nigeria in the 1800's. This piece was used for major purchases (such as land or animal) or to signify a transfer of wealth at major events such as bir...
Category
Antique 19th Century African Sculptures
Early 20th Century Copper
Mbole
Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand
'Congo'
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Tribal Art
Early 20th Century Copper
Mbole
Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand
' Demoncratic
Category
Early 20th Century Central African Tribal Art
Early 20th Century Copper
Mbole
Currency
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century copper 'Mbole' currency on contemporary blackened iron stand.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century African More Desk Accessories
Zaire, COIL CURRENCY
Located in Sarasota, FL
. Each African group had its own currency, but the values in African money were far more complex than
Category
Antique 19th Century Tribal Art
$1,200
iron currency in the form of throwing axes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a Rare pair of finely made currency from Africa. A challenge even with today's technology to make
Category
Antique 19th Century African Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
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African Currency For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the African currency you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An African currency — often made from metal, iron and copper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer African currency, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each African currency bearing Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one African currency that is appealing in its simplicity, but Andrianna Shamaris produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is an African Currency?
Prices for an African currency start at $350 and top out at $6,735 with the average selling for $1,200.
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