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Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency

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Huge Antique Currency Coil from the Igbo: Old Hand forged manilla currency coil from bronze, with incised linear designs on either end. Igbo peoples, Nigeria, Africa. The coil is VERY HEAVY and measures 9 x 4.25 inches, and will also include

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Moba Peoples, large wooden Tchitchiri figure: Moba Peoples, large wooden Tchitchiri figure, Togo, carved hardwood, representing ancestral relatives, 46"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor

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Yoruba Peoples, large terracotta pot: Yoruba Peoples, large terracotta pot, Incised with lines and geometric designs, large flared rim, black patina fading to clean terracotta at bottom, approx. 15"h x 14"dia Provenance: Estate of Disting

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Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies: Cross River Region, (4) coil currencies, Nigeria, copper alloy, 11"h (largest), 4"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Ar

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Yoruba Peoples, (4) large ceremonial gongs: Yoruba Peoples, (4) large ceremonial gongs, Nigeria Region, including a double gong with woven rush handle, 39"h (largest), 20"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould,

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Yoruba Peoples, (5) currency gongs: Yoruba Peoples, (5) currency gongs, Nigeria, forged iron, 10"h x 7"w (largest), 5.75"h x 4.25"w (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor o

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Yoruba Peoples, group currency gongs & bell: Yoruba Peoples, group currency gongs & bell, 19th/20th c., Nigeria, incl. (3) double gongs, (2) single gongs, and (1) bell with carved wood figural handle, 22.75"h x 8.5"w x 4.5"d (largest), 8.5"h x 6

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Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency

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Description

Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency, Nigeria, wrought copper alloy, 19"l (larger), 10"l (smaller)

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, aged patina, the larger with brown and verdigris coloration, the smaller a bright verdigris patina, no breaks or repairs observed **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency

Name: Igbo/Yoruba Peoples, (2) large coil currency
SKU: 112683434
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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