Lot 0179

2 African Snake Form Currency Artifacts

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Three Lobi Iron Snakes Ex Eric Robertson 1989: This lot contains three Hand hammered iron snakes made by a Lobi village blacksmith in Burkina Faso, West Africa. The snake forms are often considered currency though can also have ritual significance

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Chamba Snake Form Currency: Chamba Snake Form Currency, Based, Chamba People, Nigeria, West Africa, 20th C. Forged Iron. Size: 15"H x 4"W x 4.25"D (38 x 10 x 11 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for previ

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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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AFRICAN WROUGHT IRON SNAKE CURRENCY.: Late 19th-early 20th century. Curved snake type form with incised design and serpentine ends. One end has a socket. 14.5"h. 8"w. including base.

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3 African Currency Artifacts: 3 African Currency Artifacts: 1) Manilla Coiled Currency, Copper, Igbo People (Central Nigeria), 20th C. Size: 3.5"H x 3"W x 2.25"D (9 x 7.6 x 5.5 cm); 2) Rare Igbo Twisted "Bochie" Manilla Currency,

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A Yoruba Bronze Torque, African Form, Currency: A Yoruba Bronze Currency Torque in traditional form with weathered surface patina. Yoruba peoples, Nigeria. measures 13.5 x 12 inches

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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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AFRICAN LOBI SNAKE CURRENCY.: Late 19th-early 20th century, wrought iron. Coiled serpents, one with horns. 9"h. 8"d.

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Lobi Snake Currency, Africa, Circa 1900: Description: Hand-wrought iron currency used for trade and to show wealth. From the Lobi tribe of Burkina Faso. The snake like shape is traditional to this tribe. This snake is 16.25" long and comes w

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Kuba Copper Alloy Bracelet: Copper alloy bracelet form currency, Kuba peoples, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa. Approiximate size, 5.5" diameter, 2.75" high. PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould,

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ANTIQUE AFRICAN WARRIOR TRIBAL SWORD FORM CURRENCY: Antique Affrican Warrior Triple Blade Tribal Sword Form Currency. Metal with Engraved Blood Grooves. Braided Rope over Metal Handle. Length 16.50"" Old Patina.

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Large Hoe, Iron and Wood, Possibly a Currency Form, West African: Large hoe, iron and wood, possibly a currency form, West African, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, blade 10" x 12.75", handle length 33". PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr.

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Lobi Snake Bronze Currency/Goldweight Sculpture: African Art Lobi Snake Bronze Currency from Burkina Faso. The dimension is 5 inches high x 4.25 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $20.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US inclu

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African Baga Polychrome Serpent Headdress: 20th century, Africa, stylized snake of typical form, having geometric decoration overall. This lot to be sold on day 3, Friday, October 5 (Lots 2021-2601) 79 in From the Complete and Important Colle

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Lobi Snake Bronze Currency/Goldweight Sculpture: African Art Lobi Snake Bronze Currency from Burkina Faso. The dimension is 5.5 inches high x 4.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $15.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US incl

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Lobi Snake Bronze Currency: African Art Lobi Snake Bronze Currency from Burkina Faso. The dimension is 4.75 inches high x 5.5 inches wide. The shipping cost for domestic is $20.00 flat rate shipping within the Continental US inc

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Item Details

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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, Ghana, early 20th C. Bronze. Size: 14"H x 1.5"W (35.5 x 3.8 cm). All with base.

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