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Early 20th Century Tribal Shell Currency Ring from Papua New Guinea
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES
Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea
Made
Category
Mid-20th Century Papua New Guinean Primitive Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Shell
Tikar Style Currency Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax
Category
20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Bronze
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Yoruba Style Currency Neck Torque
Located in Chicago, IL
This Yoruba style neck ring was cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method. The Yoruba are found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Meta...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Central African Blade Currency, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
African Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Ring
Located in Astoria, NY
African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Yoruba Currency Torque on Metal Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
This Yoruba neck ring was made from cast bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal Stand. The Yoruba are found...
Category
20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
African Currency Sword on Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
African Mounted Copper Manilla Bracelet Currency Nigeria
Located in Stamford, CT
Hand forged and crafted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
African Currency Sword on a Contemporary Stand, 19th Century
Located in New Orleans, LA
African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land
Category
Antique 19th Century Congolese Tribal Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Iron
19th Century Nigerian King Manilla Currency Piece on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Copper
Late 19th-Early 20th Century Hand-Forged Iron Currency, Southern Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad.
These
Category
Early 20th Century Chadian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Pair of Late 19th Century Mbole Copper Currency Anklets, Southeastern D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Zena Kruzick.
Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Congolese Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
New Guinea Clam Shell Tribal Currency, Early 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
Pair of Yua Wenga Early 20th Century Clam Shell Currencies on Custom Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
tribal currency pieces from Papua New Guinea have been carved from giant clam shells with pieces of
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell
20th Century Tribal Armband Currency, Kenga Culture, Chad, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
20th century armband currency, Kenga culture, Chad, Africa
The artistry of this man's armband
Category
20th Century Chadian 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
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
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Iron Currency Blade, Mboum People, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century tribal iron currency blade, Mboum people, Northern Cameroon.
A dynamic
Category
Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Early to Mid-20th Century Tribal Iron Anchor Currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Early to mid-20th century tribal iron anchor currency, Gabon/ D.R. Congo
From the Kwele people of
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Chamba Gong Currency, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
of currency. Its hollow, acoustical form made it an ideal musical addition to ritual ceremonies
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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
Yua Wenga Currency from the Early 20th Century Displayed on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Shell
Senufo Copper Reeds Currency Bracelet
By Senufo
Located in Chicago, IL
The traditional form of the Senufo currency bracelet is stripped down in this more minimalistic
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
Mbole Copper Currency Anklet Congo
Located in San Mateo, CA
This copper anklet was made by the Mbloe people in the Southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire. Comes with the black iron stand. The dimensions given include th...
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Copper
Mfunte Iron Currency on Mount
Located in Chicago, IL
In many pre-colonial regions of Africa, iron was so valuable that tools often doubled as currencies
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Kwele Anchor Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
Formed in the shape of an anchor, this graceful iron currency piece was forged by the Kwele people
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Andrianna Shamaris African Antique Bronze Currency
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique African art object originally used as currency. Lovely patina and shape on this
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Yoruba Iron Gong Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
a valuable currency piece used in rare and significant exchanges. During religious ceremonies
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
Large Embossed Nigerian Currency Trade Bracelet On Stand
Located in Troy, MI
Circa 1900 heavy Nigerian trade currency cuff style bracelet made of embossed nickel on custom made
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Nickel
Pair of Bronze Tuareg Currency Bracelets on Custom Stands
Located in Chicago, IL
A wonderful pair of 19th century Tuareg bronze currency bracelets each engraved with unique
Category
Antique 19th Century Malian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Bronze
Pair of Yoruban Currency Gongs
Located in Chicago, IL
currency pieces used in rare and significant exchanges. During religious ceremonies, members of the tribal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Nigerian Tribal Art
Materials
Steel, Iron
Chamba Iron Currency, Nigeria, Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
This currency object belongs to a group of hoe-currencies that were produced in various shapes in
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
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
African Poto Tribe Iron Currency Knife, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A gorgeous and sculptural currency or ceremonial knife from the Poto Tribe, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Large Curved Hoe Currency, Angas, Nigeria
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Extra Large Curved Hoe Currency
Angas, Nigeria
Early 20th century
Iron
20.5 x 16 in. / 52 x 41 cm
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Other Tribal Art
Materials
Iron
Group of Three Lobi Triple Headed Iron Snake Currency, Late 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A wonderfully mounted group of three tribal triple headed snake form iron currency pieces, Lobi
Category
Vintage 1970s Burkinabe 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
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
Set of Currency Rings from Papua New Guinea
Located in Leuven , BE
The man’s family’s duty was to pay for his bride as compensation for the time and resources the family put into her before she reached adulthood. During the bride price ceremony, a m...
Category
20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Organic Material
Single Yua Wenga from Papua New Guinea
Located in Atlanta, GA
A single Yua Wenga currency from the early 20th century on custom iron stand. This antique tribal
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antiquities
Materials
Iron
Rare Late 19th Century Tribal Forged Iron Hook Currency, Cameroon
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Rare late 19th century Tribal forged iron Hook Currency, Cameroon/ NE Nigeria, upper Banue River
Category
Antique 19th Century Cameroonian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
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
Baule Anklet Currency
Located in Chicago, IL
currency anklet by a Baule artist of the Ivory Coast. A woman of status would have used this anklet as both
Category
Early 20th Century Ivorian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Shell Ring Currency Group Set of 6
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by Callie Morgan Oakes
20th Century Tribal Papua New Guinea Yua Shell Ring Currency Group
Category
Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Shell, Natural Fiber
Kirdi Iron Currency Bundle
Located in Chicago, IL
With flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends, this bundle of iron currency pieces is imbued
Category
Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Iron
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-colonization African
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
African Currency Bracelet on Custom Mount
Located in Elkhart, IN
An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Metal, Steel
Central African Blade Currency on Custom Stand
Located in Chicago, IL
Many pre-coinage African currencies were formed after objects of inherent practical value. This
Category
Early 20th Century African Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
Pair of 19th Century Copper Currency Cuffs
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible pair of 19th century Ibo lost wax cast copper currency cuffs decorated with multiple
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Copper
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
Antique African Currency Ring Mounted on Custom Metal Stand
Located in New York, NY
An antique African copper currency ring mounted on custom metal stand. Early 20th century
Category
Vintage 1920s Congolese Tribal Antiquities
Materials
Metal
Gong Currency with Stand
Yoruba Tribe, West Africa
Located in San Marino, CA
A ring of Gong currency from the West African Yoruba Tribe. Ten gong pieces in this set, on a
Category
20th Century African Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Metal
Bronze Okpoho-Type Manilla Currency from South-Eastern Nigeria
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique bronze Okpoho-type manilla currency from south-eastern Nigeria.
Manillas (which were a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Metal
An African Manilla Trade Currency on Custom Iron Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla
Category
Antique 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron, Copper
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Tribal Currency For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the tribal currency you’re looking for. A tribal currency — often made from metal, iron and copper — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tribal currency, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tribal currency, those designed in Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tribal currency over the years, but those crafted by Andrianna Shamaris and Yoruba Tribe are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tribal Currency?
Prices for a tribal currency start at $250 and top out at $6,800 with the average selling for $1,250.
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