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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets

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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets: Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets. Size: Ranging from 2.25'' x 3'' x .5'' (6 x 8 x 1 cm) to 4'' x 4.5'' x .75'' (10 x 11 x 2 cm).

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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets: Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets. Size: Ranging from: 3.75'' x 4.25'' x 1.5'' (10 x 11 x 4 cm) to 4'' x 5'' x 2'' (10 x 13 x 5 cm).

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Antique Idoma Bronze Currency Ex Nooter Collection: Old and original bronze currency unit from the Idoma ethnic group, Cross River region, Nigeria, west Africa. This style of currency is actually quite rare and uncommon to find.Late 19th to Early20th c

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Two West African Currency Bracelets: On Custom Lucite Stands. Engraved Tribal Motifs. 7 x 4 x 4 Each. See Photos For Condition. Code H15.

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Three Antique African Metal Currency: Three Antique African Metal Currency. One on stand.Sizes: 1) 7'' x 2.5'' x .5'' (18 x 6 x 1 cm); 2) 4'' x 7'' x 7'' (10 x 18 x 18 cm); 3) 16.5'' x 8.25'' x .75'' (42 x 21 x 2 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner

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Two African Copper Currency Bracelets: the larger: 6" high, 11" wide. Edge cracks, dents. Provenance: Collection of McIver-Morgan, NYC & Washington CT. This item must be picked up from Daley Moving & Storage in Torrington CT by December 31

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A Pair of Philippine Carved Wood Bowls and Four African: A Pair of Philippine Carved Wood Bowls and Four African Bronze Currency Bracelets on Metal Stands 20th Century Largest: height 3 1/2 x width 11 5/8 x depth 8 1/4 inches. Property from the Collection o

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Huge collection (100+) old African metalware: Huge collection (100+) old African metalware, 19th/20th c., various regions and tribes, mostly brass, bronze, and copper alloy, Bamileke and Senufo bells, currency bracelets, various tribes, (2) Lobi

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Large Antique Tetela African Bell Currency: African bell or currency of hand-forged iron made by village blacksmiths of the Tetela of the D.R. Congo and used as currency for buying such items as ivory and even wives. These bells are also found

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A Large African Bronze Bracelet (Currency Bracelet.) PL: A Large African Bronze Bracelet (Currency Bracelet.) PLUS wooden figural knife and figures. Measure This, and many lots forthcoming, are from the estate of a true antiquity connoisseur in every sense

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5 Currency spears, African. c.20th century.: A group of 5 African spear currency. c.20th century. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

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Very Good Old Mongo Currency Bracelet from the Congo: A very heavy and impressive example of the Mongo bronze currency bracelets from the Congo, Africa. In stylized form with undeniable patina from handling and wear. The currency measures 5.25 x 4.25 x 2

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Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal King Chair.: Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal King Chair. 33"h. Condition: Good with wear and age cracks.

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Five Various Antique/Vintage African Tribal Weapons.: Five Various Antique/Vintage African Tribal Weapons. Largest measures 38"l. Condition: Good with wear and age cracks.

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Two Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Columns.: Two Antique/Vintage African Carved Wood Tribal Columns. Measures 107"h. and 109"h. Condition: Good with wear, cracks and losses.

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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets

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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets. Ranging in size from: 3'' x 3'' x .5'' (8 x 8 x 1 cm) to 3.5'' x 3.75'' x 1.75'' (9 x 10 x 4 cm).

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Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets

Name: Group of Antique African Currency Bracelets
SKU: 138520323
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $400

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