Lot 2198

Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies

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A Bakers Dozen of Lobi Iron Snakes: A collection of 12 forged iron snakes from the Lobi peoples and 1 Bronze Serpent from the Gan ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. Often referred to as units of currency among the tribe. The large

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Snake-Form Currency, Lobi People, 19th C.: Snake-Form Currency, Copper, Lobi People, Burkina Faso, 19th C. Size: 68"H (172.5 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and pick up at 130 N. Jefferson St., Chicago, IL

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2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts: 2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts. 1) Snake Form Currency, Lobi People,Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Iron. Size: 5.5"H x 17"W x 2"D (14 x 43 x 5 cm). 2) Snake Form Currency, Gan People, Gha

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A Pair of Bronze Snakes from the Lobi: A finely cast and mounted set of old bronze serpents from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Snakes measure 4 5/8 and also 4 3/4 inches tall. Provenance: A Private German collection.

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(14) AFRICAN BRASS, BRONZE OR SILVER BRACELETS: Including (7) African Brass Currency Bell Bracelets, Lobi People, Burkina Faso; PLUS: (3) Ashanti Bronze or Brass Bangles with Insects, Ghana; PLUS (4) Berber Bedoin Manillas Slave Trade Silver Repous

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Group of (3) Wrought Iron Currency Snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples: Group of (3) wrought iron currency snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5" H x 1.75" W (largest). PROVENANC

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Old Lobi / Gurunsi Diviners Staff: A very old and well handled carved wooden avian staff with anthropomorphic finial and obvious signs of use over many years. Lobi or possibly Gurunsi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The staff measu

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A Large Gan Bronze Serpent Pendant: A very large cast bronze image of a wavy snake with incised design and classic form. Gan or Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Pendant measures 8.5 inches long.

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Collection West African metal currency jewelry: Collection West African metal currency jewelry, 20th c., Burkina Faso, incl. Lobi Peoples, (25+) pieces, incl. pendants, rings, hair pin, ornaments, etc., 6.5"l x 2.25"w (largest), 1.5"h x 1.25"w (sma

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Old African Carved Wood Figural Slingshot - Lobi People: Fine old carved African slingshot depicting a standing female with her hands together on her stomach. Possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso) origin. Mounted on a black metal base. Carved from a medium-toned har

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Copper Alloy Currency Bracelets (3): Three (3) copper alloy bracelets, various cultures including Yoruba and Lobi peoples, West Africa. Approximate size, 4" diameter (largest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

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A Fine Old Lobi Stool: A Carved wooden stool with classic form and elegant ancestor style face on top. Possibly carved by the famous Lobi carver Sikire Kamabire of Gaoua, Burkina Faso 1896-1963. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso,

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2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts: 2 Lobi Metalware Artifacts. Lobi People, Burkina Faso, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. 1) Abstract Seated Figure. Size: 6"H x 2.5"W x 1.5"D (15 x 6 x 4 cm). 2) Snake Currency. Size: "H x 7.25"W x 4"

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A WEST AFRICAN MANILLA CURRENCY BANGLE BRACELET ON STAND, POSSIBLY DAN PEOPLE, IVORY COAST,: A WEST AFRICAN MANILLA CURRENCY BANGLE BRACELET ON STAND, POSSIBLY DAN PEOPLE, IVORY COAST, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, cast bronze with concentric motif interspersed by grooves, hinged. Diameter: 4" Widt

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Burkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currency: Burkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currency, Hand forged iron, including 2 Lobi snakes and a crocodile, 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literatur

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Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies

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Description

Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies, Burkina Faso, (2) pieces, each large C-form collar terminating in a snake head and pair of twisted legs, each approx. 11"dia

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Condition

Good, aged patina with light surface oxidation **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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Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies

Name: Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies
SKU: 130345687
Price: 150 USD
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Estimate $60 - $80

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