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WEST AFRICAN 'MFUNTE' IRON CURRENCY BLADE

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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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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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19th C. Yoruba Iron Afo Currency - Shovel Head: **Originally Listed At $200** West Africa, Yoruba peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fascinating piece of Afo currency in the form of an iron shovel blade with a broad cutting edge, a low e

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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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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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African iron currency blade: African iron currency blade, late 19th early 20th century, Cameroon, 27.5"h x 10"w x 6"d

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(3) African iron currency blades / weapons: (3) African iron currency blades / weapons, Each on custom metal display stand, including a Kuba throwing knife with wood handle, DR Congo, 11.5"h; a Mumuye wide spear head, Nigeria, 19.75"h, and a na

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4 Ethnographic Objects. 20th c.: A group of four ethnographic objects. 20th century. ++ Lobi style iron currency. West Africa. 14" x 4" x 3". ++ Monkey skull. 4" x 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". ++ Figure. San Blas Islands Panama. 11 1/2" x 2 1/2"

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Large Forged Iron Currency: Forged iron currency, West Africa. Approximate size, 19" x 9" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blade Currency: Group of Six African Iron and Copper Blades, Metal Currency. One on stand. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. Sizes ranging from: 12.25'' x 4.25'' x 2'' (31 x 11 x 5 cm) to 29'' x 4'' x

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West African iron chime and bell form currency: West African iron chime and bell form currency, 19th century, largest: 9"h

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Cameroon Bogolafinith Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency: 19th Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency, Kapsiki, Cameroon, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 14” (16” on custom stand, Exhibited, "Africa's Iro

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African, Topoke, DR Congo, Large Iron Blade Currency: Topoke, DR Congo, large iron blade currency with metal stand, 44.25"h PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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Wrought Iron Currency, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa,: Wrought iron currency, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 4" Diameter, Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy F

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Iron Currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa: 19th Century or early 20th century iron currency, Sara, Matakam peoples, Cameroon, West Africa.Approximate size, 18.25"H (20" on cust), Exhibited, "Africa's Iron & Copper Currencies", Institute of Afr

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WEST AFRICAN 'MFUNTE' IRON CURRENCY BLADE

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West African mfunte iron currency; the blade of typical waisted form, tapering at each end; H: 26"; iron stand

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Estate of Joseph T. Josephson, former Assistant Director of Pace Primitive, New York

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WEST AFRICAN 'MFUNTE' IRON CURRENCY BLADE

Name: WEST AFRICAN 'MFUNTE' IRON CURRENCY BLADE
SKU: 63508596
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $400

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Starting Price $150

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