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$27.75 Shipping Location: New York, United States This African iron bell /currency was found in a storage facility in New York City that had been used for a variety of African artifacts. Its actual origin ... moreis unknown, but most likely West African.
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$30.00 Shipping Location: Aptos, United States A forged iron currency from the Idoma tribe, Nigeria.
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$100.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Euless, United States Given the amount of iron ore, charcoal, and hard work involved in production, it would appear they were made when the labor-intensive process of iron ... moremaking was at its apogee in both efficiency and proficiency in West Africa.
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$100.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Euless, United States Given the amount of iron ore, charcoal, and hard work involved in production, it would appear they were made when the labor-intensive process of iron ... moremaking was at its apogee in both efficiency and proficiency in West Africa.
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$109.30 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Yoruba People. Gong Currency. Nigeria, West Africa. Hand-forged Iron.
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$33.95 Shipping Location: Jupiter, United States In fact, the hoe classifications began to overlap the classifications of blade or knife currency. Mfunte Cowhide Currency Blade. The Mambila currency, ... moreshaped in forms like an animal hide or cowhide is very unique and striking.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Chamba People. Forged Iron. Early 20th C. Eastern Nigeria, W. Africa. Currency, Based.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States 2 pieces of antique African forged iron hoe currency/money. These Nigerian hoe money had different denominations of currency used as barter and bridal ... morecurrency, ca1800s to early 1900s. A good example of a non-functional hoe used strictly for money.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States 2 pieces of antique African forged iron hoe currency/money. These Nigerian hoe money had different denominations of currency used as barter and bridal ... morecurrency, ca1800s to early 1900s. A good example of a non-functional hoe used strictly for money.
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$17.27 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States MATERIAL: Hand Forged Iron.
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$9.50 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a antique Kirdi tribe handmade and used forged iron Hoe Currency piece which was collected from Nigeria.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Chamba People. Forged Iron. Eastern Nigeria, W. Africa. Snake-Form Currency, Based.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Ngombe Throwing Knife Currency Congo The Ngombe Throwing Knife Currency of Congo is a unique form of currency originating from the Ngombe people of the ... moreDemocratic Republic of Congo. These distinctive knives served both as tools for hunting and warfare and as a form of currency within traditional Ngombe society.
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$39.98 Shipping Location: United States Up for sale is a huge 56" Antique African Iron Currency Spear presumable made by the Topoke Doa in Congo.
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$14.50 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States 2 pieces of antique African forged iron hoe currency/money. These Nigerian hoe money had different denominations of currency used as barter and bridal ... morecurrency, ca1800s to early 1900s. A good example of a non-functional hoe used strictly for money.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a antique Togo tribe handmade and used forged iron Hoe Currency piece which was collected from Nigeria.
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$35.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a very rare and amazing example of a Hausa tribe made and used forged iron Hoe Currency piece which was collected from Nigeria.
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$9.50 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a antique African tribe handmade and used forged iron Hoe Currency piece which was collected from Nigeria.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States 10 antique Kissi Pennys. In 1900, 30 or 40 bundles of 20 pieces would buy a cow and 60 or 80 bundles could be used as a wife dowry. They are very nice ... moreold pieces of currency.
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$19.98 Shipping Location: United States Later on, colonialism put new western currencies oon the market and ends the use of local currencies which resulted in the scattered nature of the iron ... morecurrencies such as this. PICK UP OPTION. Ethiopian Painted Icon Coptic Cross Silver Pendant African.
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$29.45 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States In fact, the shapes began to overlap the objects classified as knives or blades. Hoe money varied in value, but most often it was used as bridewealth. ... moreLarge antique African "Hoe" currency/money from Africa.
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$91.65 Shipping Location: Philadelphia, United States Antique Gabonese Iron Blade Currency on Stand. Steel stand was specially designed for the blade. Base is in good condition with wear conducive with age. ... moreIn fact, the shapes began to overlap the objects classified as knives or blades.
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$109.30 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Yoruba People. Gong Currency. Nigeria, West Africa. Hand-forged Iron. 14" W x 5.75" D x 37.75" H.
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$109.30 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Yoruba People. Gong Currency. Nigeria, West Africa. Hand-forged Iron. 11" W x 4.75" D x 30.5" H.
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$12.45 Shipping Location: Sonoita, United States Five Kissi pennies from Sierra Leone. Excellent condition 9 1/2" to 11 1/2" long. Please email me with any questions. Please see our other vintage. ... moreCollectible and antique items. Whenever possible, we recycle packing materials.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Used by chiefs and social elites, they indicated rank and social standing. A Belgian 'explorer' described an execution that he witnessed in 1883 in which ... morea sword of this type was used in a particularly efficient manner.
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$24.98 Shipping Location: Denver, United States Used by chiefs and social elites, they indicated rank and social standing. A Belgian 'explorer' described an execution that he witnessed in 1883 in which ... morea sword of this type was used in a particularly efficient manner.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States 29 x 13 x 15 inches This stunning wooden trunk is from the Kuba area of the Congo. Africa. It was brought to the UK in the 30's by a family member ... morewho was working out there as an anthropologist. The trunk would have probably been used as a ceremonial trunk to keep treasured possessions and cloth in but this[as you can see by the pictures] comes with some very odd items. From research I have done about them. They seem to be Shaman's artifacts. Items which would be used in witchcraft, none of the items have been opened from their wrappings so that their content should be intact and preserved and how they would be intended for use by the Shaman. Some items have been swaddled/mummified in an early hessian type cloth. The trunk is large at 29inches in length x 15 deep x 13 wide and makes a beautiful feature and talking point. The condition of the box is good for its age. The wood shown in the box is from the right hand side of the lid and can be fixed back on easily, it has always been as it is since I have had the box. Inside of the box you can see the tool marks from the construction, with the use of very primitive tools. Part of the front clasp has broken off at some point but again the broken part is still with the box. Some nails have been replaced at some point in its history and some original remain as do the primitive hinges. The box is hand carved with circumpuncts and geometric patterns typical of the regions crafts. The circumpunct signifies the sun and was used a lot by tribal craftsmen[as well as the rest of the world] For overseas shipping please contact me with your postal code before buying. Postal charges vary considerably with larger items and I can then get an accurate quote for you. You might find it a lot cheaper!
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$11.16 Shipping Location: Unicoi, United States Pende Forged Iron Knife Currency Congo African Art 23" Total Length Blade is 15" x 5" * Handle is Broken and probably the reason it was sold or traded ... moreThis knife is very similar to the example published in African Weapon by Werner Fischer and Manfred A. Zirngibl. 1978, fig. 259 and identified as a Pende knife with off-centered blade and wood handle. This was likely once a serviceable knife carried by individuals of high rank and status. Similar to an Ikul only Larger also called a hand spear Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States This is a large example of a Benin tribe made and used forged iron Hoe Currency piece which was collected from Nigeria.
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$76.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Euless, United States RARE & HUGE CHENKOM or GALMA - IRON HOE CURRENCY. Given the amount of iron ore, charcoal, and hard work involved in production, it would appear they were ... moremade when the labor-intensive process of iron making was at its apogee in both efficiency and proficiency in West Africa.
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$42.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Euless, United States RARE SHAPED CHENKOM or GALMA - IRON TERRACING HOE - CURRENCY ?. This smaller but elegant example of the African blacksmith's art weighs 13 lbs. and stands ... more25 1/4" high and 18 1/2" wide from tab to tab.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Mbili or Spearhead Currency. Ngbaka People. Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Forged Iron. 5.75" W x 4" D x 18" H.
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$76.00 Shipping Condition: Used Location: Euless, United States RARE & HUGE CHENKOM or GALMA - IRON HOE CURRENCY. Given the amount of iron ore, charcoal, and hard work involved in production, it would appear they were ... moremade when the labor-intensive process of iron making was at its apogee in both efficiency and proficiency in West Africa.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Mbili or Spearhead Currency. Ngbaka People. Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Forged Iron.
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$20.00 Shipping Location: Hilton Head Island, United States Up for your consideration is this all original, Authentic Antique DOGON Transpierced African Axe, Trade Currency, War Axe. This is Handmade, carved of ... moreWood and forged of Iron. The blade is securely affixed.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful Old Kuba Knife from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were reserved for nobles and used for important ceremonial occasions. ... moreLATE 20TH CENTURY. 2"wide bottom. 6 1/4" tall.
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$26.31 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States PROVENANCE : Estate of Professor Philip, Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March 2000. ... moreCOUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Chad. MATERIAL: Hand Forged Iron.
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$25.96 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States PROVENANCE :Estate of Philip Gould, Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, March 2000. COUNTRY ... moreOF ORIGIN: Chad. MATERIAL: Hand Forged Iron.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Mbili or Spearhead Currency. Ngbaka People. Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Forged Iron.
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$10.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful Old Kuba Knife from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were reserved for nobles and used for important ceremonial occasions. ... moreLATE 20TH CENTURY. 2 1/4" wide. 3" wide middle.
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$25.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States African Ceremonial Ikula Knife Kuba People Democratic Republic Congo Wood Metal. The metal blade with medial ridge and grooved lines. The wood handle ... morewith knop and carved tapering short shaft and wood hilt. Measures 13 3/4" high plus mount approx. Provenance: Private Collection. Connecticut, USA. Powered by The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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$35.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy Many settled within the Bornu empire, while others migrated southwards into the Adamawa region, Nigeria. They signaled the social status and power of ... morethe wearer.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful old Kuba Knife from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Specialists in the field will identify these pieces much more specifically. ... moreMany daggers were then forged by Congolese blacksmiths to emulate foreign examples.
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$20.26 Shipping Location: Sarasota, United States RIBE: Laka. PROVENANCE : Estate of Professor Philip, Exhibited "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, ... moreMarch 2000. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Chad. MATERIAL: Hand Forged Iron.
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$40.60 Shipping Location: Chicago, United States Mbili or Spearhead Currency. Ngbaka People. Democratic Republic of Congo, Central Africa. Forged Iron.
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$18.50 Shipping Location: Firenze, Italy This sickle-shaped knife, although reminiscent of a throwing knife, was not used as a weapon but as a form of currency and as a symbol of rank among the ... moreMangbetu people. The blade is of locally forged iron.
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States 29 x 13 x 15 inches This stunning wooden trunk is from the Kuba area of the Congo. Africa. It was brought to the UK in the 30's by a family member ... morewho was working out there as an anthropologist. The trunk would have probably been used as a ceremonial trunk to keep treasured possessions and cloth in but this[as you can see by the pictures] comes with some very odd items. From research I have done about them. They seem to be Shaman's artifacts. Items which would be used in witchcraft, none of the items have been opened from their wrappings so that their content should be intact and preserved and how they would be intended for use by the Shaman. Some items have been swaddled/mummified in an early hessian type cloth. The trunk is large at 29inches in length x 15 deep x 13 wide and makes a beautiful feature and talking point. The condition of the box is good for its age. The wood shown in the box is from the right hand side of the lid and can be fixed back on easily, it has always been as it is since I have had the box. Inside of the box you can see the tool marks from the construction, with the use of very primitive tools. Part of the front clasp has broken off at some point but again the broken part is still with the box. Some nails have been replaced at some point in its history and some original remain as do the primitive hinges. The box is hand carved with circumpuncts and geometric patterns typical of the regions crafts. The circumpunct signifies the sun and was used a lot by tribal craftsmen[as well as the rest of the world] For overseas shipping please contact me with your postal code before buying. Postal charges vary considerably with larger items and I can then get an accurate quote for you. You might find it a lot cheaper!
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$15.00 Shipping Location: Overland Park, United States This is a wonderful Old Kuba Knife from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They were reserved for nobles and used for important ceremonial occasions. ... moreLATE 20TH CENTURY. 2"wide at top. 4 3/4" tall.
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KIRDI / MATAKAM ANTIQUE TRIBALLY FORGED IRON HOE CURRENCY 11.25" CAMEROON AFRICA
ANTIQUE TRIBALLY FORGED IRON HOE CURRENCY Kirdi/ Matakam NORTHERN CAMEROON. WEST AFRICA This is an old tribally forged. Wrought iron hoe type currency from the Kirdi people of old Cameroon. It is not a utilitarian or functional hoe blade- it was used for currency only. An excellent example of the type in nearly perfect condition. Dated early to mid 20th century. 11.25" long, weighs 386 gms. SHIPPING: USA: Will ship USPS PARCEL POST MAIL anywhere in US for $5.00 CANADA ONLY: USPS FIRST CLASS International for $8.55 REST OF WORLD: Shipping via USPS FIRST CLASS International for $12.75 ka.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bjw%60%60wk6%3Eka-13e30cf43e0-0xf1-
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Antique African Hand-Forged Iron Snake Currency/Lobi, Burkina Faso/18"
Antique hand forged iron snake sculpture. Originally made by Burkina Faso by Lobi backsmiths, and used as currency in Africa. 18" L with a nice patina. Showing age and some rust. Item came from the very large estate of African art that belonged to a long time Santa Fe collector and dealer who bought many of his things in the 1960's and 1970's when he had a gallery in Santa Fe. Much of what I bought was very old and many things rare. Please watch my store as I list more metal things I bought. Including sculptures, sword, knives, weapons and currency items. I will also be listing older trade beads and pygmy bark cloth drawings I was able to buy as well. gsrx_vers_486(GS 6.5.1(486)
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Antique Hand Forged Iron Currency Knife, Axe/Mumuye, Nigeria, Cameroon/16" H
Vintage African. Mumuye(Nigeria or Cameroon) hand forged iron currency knife or axe. 16" H; nice rust patina; tiny split from use on the inner blade; all metal. The Mumuye are an agricultural people and this was probably used in the fields. I don't know if it continued it's use or was used as currency. Trade. Item came from the very large estate of African art that belonged to a long time Santa Fe collector and dealer who bought many of his things in the 1960's and 1970's when he had a gallery in Santa Fe. Much of what I bought was very old and many things rare. Please watch my store as I list more metal things I bought. Including sculptures, sword, knives, weapons and currency items. I will also be listing older trade beads and pygmy bark cloth drawings I was able to buy as well. gsrx_vers_486(GS 6.5.1(486) 6gf1.RcmdId ... moreViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*2%60%3E6gf1-13e94f8995b-0xf9-
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Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African
Title, Yoruba MONEY Bar Forged Iron Currency African Type of Object, money bars. Yoruba Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 14.5 inches H. Overall Condition, poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted. Chips, Additional Information: This old bar currency was once used as currency by the Yoruba in Africa. These are individually made and no two are exactly a like. 55336* All content. ... moreIncluding pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid us directly with your credit card,
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Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African SALE Was $39
Title, Yoruba MONEY Bar Forged Iron Currency African Type of Object, money bars. Yoruba Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 14.5 inches H. Overall Condition, poor.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted. Chips, Additional Information: This old bar currency was once used as currency by the Yoruba in Africa. These are individually made ... moreand no two are exactly a like. 55336* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if
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Ritual Staff Currency Forged Iron Nigeria or Ghana Africa SALE Was $210
Title, Forged Iron Ritual Staff Unknown Nigeria African, Type of Object, Ritual or Ceremonial Staff, Country of Origin, Nigeria. Ghana, People, Yoruba/Edo or Akan peoples? Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 28 inches H. Overall Condition, Fair to good.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, oxidation. Scratches, Additional Information: A well cast iron staff forged nicely topped with a circular opening and ending ... morewith curved spiral designs. The origin of this staff is not clear. It could come from the Yoruba or Edo peoples as well as from many other peoples in Nigeria and Ghana. Cast by blacksmiths. Such staffs reflect the highest skill of the West African metal caster and indicate the high importance of the pieces being made. Such a forged Iron staff has served a emblem of power and badge of office held by kings, dignitaries, and priests during important ceremonies. Recommended Reading: R. F. Thompson: Black Gods and Kings: Yoruba Art at UCLA. Los Angeles, 1971) W. Fagg and J. Pemberton III: Yoruba Sculpture of West Africa. New York, 1982) H. Witte: Earth and the Ancestors: Ogboni Iconography. Amsterdam,1988) H. J. Drewal and J. Pemberton III. With R. Abiodun Yoruba: Nine Centuries of African Art and Thought, New York, 1989) 58559* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial famil
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Mumuye Forged Iron Currency Nigeria African
Title, Mumuye Forged Iron Currency Nigeria African Type of Object, Weapon/Currency, Country of Origin, Northern Nigeria, People, Mumuye, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 1.25 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Rusted surface/ some oxidation, Additional Information: A forged iron currency from the Mumuye people who live in Nigeria and along the border with Cameroon. This currency has a diamond-like design in the middle and narrow bars in both ends. These curious currency pieces are thought to originate in a remote part of Northern Nigeria. A confluence of obscure. Small cultures have lived in this area since the Fulani expansions of the 17th and 18th centuries. Among them are the Mumuye, Chamba, Jukun, Montol, Fulani, and Goemai. Though these metal currencies can be traced to the area, it is ... morenot known for sure who produced them. Despite the fact that they were used by the Mumuye as currency on special occasions, most likely in bridal negotiations. The arts of Nigeria are among the strangest and most fascinating in all of Africa. The high degree of abstraction used on most metal objects has made them popular with collectors. Though most texts mention the peoples living in the area, there is little firm scholarship about them. 78531* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the
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AFRICAN AMAZING OLD MUMUYE FORGED IRON SPIRAL FORM CURRENCY
Used for rare but major transactions.Two spirals form currency. Very detailed iron“thread” that is curled into a two spirals. Nigera Mumuye Early to mid 20th century Used. Very good condition. Encrusted and oxidized. Good patina throughout. 8.5” WIDE 6.5” HIGH.75” DEEP All measurements approximate. If you are an international buyer and win the auction; please wait for final shipping costs before paying for the item.
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AFRICAN MUMUYE HAND FORGED IRON SCROLL FORM CURRENCY NIGERIA
Two forged iron scrolls at each end used as currency with very fine engraving on front. Nigeria Mumuye 20th century Good condition. Good patina 9” WIDE 5.5” HIGH 1/6”DEEP All measurements approximate. If you are an international buyer and win the auction; please wait for final shipping costs before paying for the item.
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Old, used hand-forged ritual iron snake currency NIGERIA Mumuye
Old. Used hand-forged ritual iron snake currency NIGERIA Mumuye Beautiful sculptured"fer noir" Better than the average, similar to the Lobi snakes. origin: Mumuye people. Nigeria material/ process: iron dimensions: length: c. 51.7 cm condition: very good- exactly as seen on illustrations shipping fee/ Versand/ livraison: US$ 19.00 to USA and Europe. All items shipped to the USA or to any other country outside the European Union will be automatically shipped by registered mail without any surcharges. Items may be combined to save shipping costs within a listing period of ONE WEEK only unless other plans have been negotiated in advance. PAYMENT METHODS/ mode de paiement: PAYPAL- European standard bank transfer(IBAN/BIC) Ueberweisung fuer Bieter aus allen EU-Laendern. NOTE: Payment is due within 10 days. gsrx_vers_525(GS 6.6.5(525)
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Yoruba Shovel Currency Forged Iron Old Nigerian SALE Was $210
Title, Yoruba Shovel Currency Forged Iron Old Nigerian, Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 21 inches H. x 16 inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface. Chips in edges, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern region of Nigeria. Forged ... moreout of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 70317* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase pric
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Large Antique African Hand Forged Iron Currency Hoe/20"H on stand x 15"W
Antique African hoe; 20" H with stand x 15" W. Hoes were very valued in farming areas of Africa due to their relationship to agriculture. And they were saved and used as currency. Piece has a rust patina, that looks like it have been buried for some time, and a second axe head I bought at the same time also has a thick blue patina and has obviously been excavated. Item came from the very large estate of African art that belonged to a long time Santa Fe collector and dealer who bought many of his things in the 1960's and 1970's when he had a gallery in Santa Fe. Much of what I bought was very old and many things rare. Please watch my store as I list more of what I purchased. Including a vast group of Kuba squares and skirts, pygmy bark cloth drawings, sculptures, masks, trade beads and other older items. gsrx_vers_526(GS ... more6.6.6(526)
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Lobi Cast Forged Iron Snake Currency African Metalwork
Title, Lobi Cast Forged Iron Snake Currency African Metalwork, Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso. Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, People, Lobi, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Early to Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 13 inches long, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface, Additional Information: A hand-forged iron snake coming from the Lobi. The Lobi live as farmers and spend much time in their fields.They ... morehave produced numerous iron. Brass, and bronze figures currencies and and jewelry depicting the snake. This can be understood as the snake is very often associated to the Lobi mythical beings. Also, the Lobi encounter numerous serpents, including the Bites viper and the Boa Constrictor. To protect them from the dangers that the snakes represent forged iron snakes were either worn on their person or placed on personal altars. In addition to examples such as this serpent that probably served as an altar object, women will attach smaller sinuous, flat-modeled images of serpents to the sides of their legs just above the ankle reaching up the leg close to the knee. Generally placed on the outer side of the leg they may often be on the inside of the leg or both sides as well. The bodies will be displayed with a sinuous set of curves as though the snakes were moving through the grass. In many cases, the heads are simply defined as a triangular shape with the mouth possibly noted with a thin line beaten into the side of the face. The tails are depicted by a tapering form and the body has the usual undulated snake form. Among the Lobi and related peoples. Hand-forged iron snake
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Kuba Forged Iron Currency DR Congo Africa
Title, Kuba Forged Iron Currency DR Congo Africa, Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, DR Congo, People, probably Kuba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, unknown, Dimensions, 11.75 inches H. x 3.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusting surface, Additional Information: A forged iron currency probably from the Kuba of the DR Congo. Metal in whatever form has value and particularly among traditional societies iron had value ... morein that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe. A spear point or machete or even a door hinge. These metal tools carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well. 87763* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it
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Lobi Forged Iron Snake Currency 2 Heads Africa Metalwork
Title, Lobi Forged Iron Snake Currency 2 Heads Africa Metalwork, Type of Object, Metalwork. Iron figure, currency, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso. Mali, Ghana, People, Lobi, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 22 inches H. x 4 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, oxidation. Rusting surface, wear in places, chips in places, Additional Information: A hand-forged iron snake from the Lobi. The Lobi live as farmers and spend much time in their fields.They have produced numerous iron. Brass, and bronze figures currencies, and jewelry depicting the snake. This can be understood as the snake is very often associated to the Lobi mythical beings. Also, the Lobi encounter numerous serpents, including the Bites viper and the Boa Constrictor. To protect them from the dangers that the snakes represent forged iron ... moresnakes were either worn on their person or placed on personal altars. In addition to examples such as this serpent that probably served as a currency, women will attach smaller sinuous, flat-modeled images of serpents to the sides of their legs just above the ankle reaching up the leg close to the knee. Generally placed on the outer side of the leg they may often be on the inside of the leg or both sides as well. The bodies will be displayed with a sinuous set of curves as though the snakes were moving through the grass. In many cases, the heads are simply defined as a triangular shape with the mouth possibly noted with a thin line beaten into the side of the face. The tails are depicted by a tapering form and the body has the usual undulated snake form. Among the Lobi and related peoples. Hand-forged iron snake figures such as these were used as currencies and also as shrine pieces.Lobi use snakes like this tied to their calves to protect them from snake bite and lightning. Their size as well as their form vary considerably. Many iron snakes were cast with more than one head. They could have been cast with two or three heads on one body. The offered example has two heads o
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Yoruba Currency Forged Iron Shovel Head Nigeria African SALE WAS $49.00
Title, Yoruba Currency/Forged Iron Shovel Head Nigeria African Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Mumuye, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 14.5 inches H. x 10.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusted surface. Chips, cracks, Additional Information: Forged Iron'shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern region of Nigeria. Forged ... moreout of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 89128* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase pr
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Yoruba Hoe Head Currency Forged Iron Nigeria African SALE WAS $49.00
Title, Yoruba Hoe Head Currency Forged Iron Nigeria African Type of Object, Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Probably Yoruba. See also, Hausa, Chamba, Nupe, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown, Dimensions, 7.5 Inches H. x 5.25 inches shovel head only, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusted surface. Chips, Additional Information: Forged Iron'hoe' currency is found throughout the ... morenortheastern region of Nigeria. Forged out of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual hoe types and could be reforged into other functional objects as needed. 88356* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refu
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Yoruba Currency Forged Iron Hoe / Shovel Head Nigeria Africa
Title, Yoruba Currency Forged Iron Hoe/ Shovel Head Nigeria African, Type of Object, currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba. See also Hausa, Nupe, Chamba, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, Unknown 20th century or earlier Dimensions, 8 inches H. x 6.5 Inches W. Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Rusted surface. Chips with bad cut in edges, Additional Information: Forged Iron'hoe/ shovel' currency is found throughout the northeastern ... moreregion of Nigeria. Forged out of iron by native smiths these currencies were based upon actual shovel types and could be reforged into other functional objects such as hoes as needed. 92623* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a cre
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Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African SALE WAS $39.00
Title, Yoruba Money Bar Forged Iron Currency African, Type of Object, Money bar. Yoruba Currency, Country of Origin, Nigeria, People, Yoruba, Materials, Forged Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 16 inches H. x 1inch, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, rusting surface, Additional Information: This old bar currency was once used as currency by the Yoruba in Africa. These are individually made and no two ... moreare exactly a like. 85229* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're returning it. You may have either a credit or a refund for your purchase price. Not including shipping both ways. If your original payment was made through PayPal, we'll refund you through PayPal; if you paid
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Kwele Forged Iron Currency-Ceremonial Knife Gabon Africa SALE WAS $250.00
Title, Kwele Forged Iron Currency-Ceremonial Knife Gabon African, Type of Object, Currency/ Ceremonial Knife, Country of Origin, Gabon. Republic of Congo, People, Kwele, Materials, Forged iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th Century. Dimensions, 22.25 inches Long x 16.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Fair.  Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, slightly bent at wings ends, Additional Information: This well designed hammered steel knife is from the ... moreKwele people. It served as monet or currency. Among the Kwele Knives such as this were forged to originally serve as weapons. Though no longer used as weapons. They are carried as insignia of authority during ceremonies and parades. Also the inherent value of forged iron lends prestige to its owner in that it has value as a type of currency. See a close similar example in Barbier-MuellerMuseum Geneva published in Art and Craft in Africa by Laura Meyer. 1994. P. 140, fig.131. 84769* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and h
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Mumuye Forged Iron Currency Nigeria Africa SALE WAS $90.00
Title, Iron Currency, Type of Object, Weapon/Currency, Country of Origin, Northern Nigeria, People, Mumuye, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, 20th century, Dimensions, 15.25 inches H. x 1.75 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Rusted surface/some oxidation, Additional Information: A forged iron currency from the Mumuye people who live in Nigeria and along the border with Cameroon. This currency has a diamond-like design in the middle and narrow bars in both ends. These curious currency pieces are thought to originate in a remote part of Northern Nigeria. A confluence of obscure. Small cultures have lived in this area since the Fulani expansions of the 17th and 18th centuries. Among them are the Mumuye, Chamba, Jukun, Montol, Fulani, and Goemai. Though these metal currencies can be traced to the area, it is not known for sure who ... moreproduced them. Despite the fact that they were used by the Mumuye as currency on special occasions, most likely in bridal negotiations. The arts of Nigeria are among the strangest and most fascinating in all of Africa. The high degree of abstraction used on most metal objects has made them popular with collectors. Though most texts mention the peoples living in the area, there is little firm scholarship about them. 71638* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $100,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go
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Old African Tribal Currency Hand Forged Iron Large 36" Long Nigeria Benue Tool
Old African Primitive Forged Iron Tool Large 36" Currency Nigeria Benue This auction is for this old piece of African Iron Currency. It is a tribal item used by African tribes for trade especially the Nigerian Benue. It measures 36 inches long. The widest part is about 5 1/2 inches across. The long handle is about 1 1/2 inches by 1 1/2 inches at the top. The handle has an open back and sometimes this was for inserting a wooden extension. This is a hand forged piece with an interesting primitive design. It is in very good condition with normal aging and use marks for something of this age and material. This makes an interesting display of primitive African Tribal Folk Art. Please e-mail questions. Shipping to the Continental US will be $25.00 since it is a heavy oversized piece. thanks for looking. Insurance is listed on most auctions ... moreas optional.Be sure to add it on the invoice if you want the item insured. Click here to see my other auctions Return Policy.Since most of my items are unique and vintage they can be returned only if the condition is not as described.IMPORTANT.NO ZERO. Private or minus negative feedback bidders allowed to bid without prior approval. Please e-mail me within 3 days of auction end to let me know the method of payment. INTERNATIONAL shipments. There is no reliable tracking or insurance available for first class international shipping. Because of this I no longer offer International shipping. If you want an item shipped out of the US you must contact me first and agree to assume any loss or delay due to shipping out of the US. PLEASE NOTE: Shipping costs have gone up again considerably. Shipping costs quoted are from clear across the country from East to West Coast. I get as close to actual as I can. Do you know that Ebay charges approximately 10% commission on shipping costs. So if my actual cost is $10.00. I automatically lose $1.00 to ship the item to you. Keep this in mind when viewing shipping costs and when leaving feedback on shipping costs. This is on top of th
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Lobi Forged Iron Snake Currency Africa Metalwork 21 Inch
Title, Lobi Forged Iron Snake Currency Africa Metalwork 21 Inch, Type of Object, Metalwork. Iron figure, currency, Country of Origin, Burkina Faso. Mali, Ghana, People, Lobi, Materials, Iron, Approximate Age, 19th-20th century, Dimensions, 21.25 H. x 1.5 inches W. Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, oxidation. Rusting surface, wear in places, chips in places, Additional Information: A hand-forged iron snake from the Lobi. The Lobi live as farmers and spend much time in their fields.They have produced numerous iron. Brass, and bronze figures currencies, and jewelry depicting the snake. This can be understood as the snake is very often associated to the Lobi mythical beings. Also, the Lobi encounter numerous serpents, including the Bites viper and the Boa Constrictor. To protect them from the dangers that the snakes represent forged iron ... moresnakes were either worn on their person or placed on personal altars. In addition to examples such as this serpent that probably served as a currency, women will attach smaller sinuous, flat-modeled images of serpents to the sides of their legs just above the ankle reaching up the leg close to the knee. Generally placed on the outer side of the leg they may often be on the inside of the leg or both sides as well. The bodies will be displayed with a sinuous set of curves as though the snakes were moving through the grass. In many cases, the heads are simply defined as a triangular shape with the mouth possibly noted with a thin line beaten into the side of the face. The tails are depicted by a tapering form and the body has the usual undulated snake form. Among the Lobi and related peoples. Hand-forged iron snake figures such as these were used as currencies and also as shrine pieces.Lobi use snakes like this tied to their calves to protect them from snake bite and lightning. Their size as well as their form vary considerably. Many iron snakes were cast with more than one head. They could have been cast with two or three heads on one body. The offered example has two heads on
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