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Forged Iron Currency Forms (3)

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Forged Iron Currency Forms (3): Three (3) forged iron currency forms, including that of Yoruba peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 22.25" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Forged Iron Idoma Currency: Forged iron currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Idoma peoples, Nigeria, West Africa. A

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Forged Iron Mumuye Currency (3): Lot of three (3) forged iron currency Tajere forms, one on stand, 19th or early 20th century, two (2) of which exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbi

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Large Forged Mambila Currency: Large forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Nigeria, We

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Forged Iron Mambila Hoe Currency: Forged iron hoe currency form, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, Mambila peoples, Cameroon, West Af

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Miniature Forged Iron Currencies And Related Items (22): Twenty two (22) small forged iron items, including currency forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 7.75" (largest piece). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

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Group of (7) Forged Iron Double-Scroll Form Currency, Mafa, Matakam, Kirdi peoples, Northern: Group of (7) forged iron double-scroll form currency, Mafa, Matakam, Kirdi peoples, Northern Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century Approximate size, 2.25" x 2" (largest).

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Miniature Forged Iron Currencies And Related (13): Thirteen (13) miniature forged iron currency and cast copper alloy forms, various cultures, West Africa. Approximate size, 7" high (largest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New

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Early 20th C. African Mfunte Iron Blade Currency: **Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo or Nigeria, Mfunte peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A large forged-iron currency piece of a sizable form resembling ei

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Kul Throwing Knife Currency Form: Forged iron Kul currency in throwing knife form, mounted on stand, 19th or early 20th century, Madjingaye, Ngambai, Sara, Kaba, Nar or related peoples, Chad, Central Africa. Approximate size, 17' tall

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African, Tajere (Ingot) Forged Iron Currency: Tajere (Ingot) forged iron currency, wrought spike and diamond shaped form, with metal stand, 17.5"h x 1.5"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Forged Iron Spear Currency: Spear form currency blade, with wood shaft, West or Central Africa. Approximate size, 60" long. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Forged Iron Spear Currency: Spear form currency blade, with wood shaft, exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, West or Central Afric

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Cameroon/Nigeria Region, (4) iron currencies: Cameroon/Nigeria Region, (4) iron currencies, Forged iron open rings with horn-form terminals, two braided rings, one on custom stand, 7"w to 9"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip G

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Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited: Bangala Peoples, (3) iron currencies, exhibited, DR Congo, hand forged iron, of spearhead form, each on custom stand, approx. 15"h (largest), 10" (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Profess

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Forged Iron Currency Blades (3): Three (3) forged iron currency blades, including that of the Vere peoples, Cameroon/Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size, 18.5" (longest). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

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Description

Three (3) forged iron currency forms, two exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New York, March 2000, including that of Mambila/Chamba peoples, Cameroon, West Africa. Approximate size, 31" (longest).

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Fair: Oxidised metal, wear consistent with age.

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Forged Iron Currency Forms (3)

Name: Forged Iron Currency Forms (3)
SKU: 168815618
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $225 - $350

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Starting Price $50

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