2 Nigeria / Cameroon Iron Hoe Money Pieces

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria or Cameroon, ca. early 20th century CE. A pair of forged-iron currency pieces in the form of hoe blades. Each elongated blade features a sturdy tang

A hoe iron currency piece. Cameroon, Mambila. 20th century.17 1/2"h x 13"w. Provenance: Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson.

Two wrought iron hoe currencies, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia Univ

19th Century or early 20th century iron hoe currency, Mfumte peoples, Cameroon or Nigeria, West Africa, good aged patina, with custom stand. Approximate size, 26” (29” on custom stand) PROVENANCE:

Customarily given to the father of the bride-to-be as wedding dowries (including two goats) these large iron hoe shaped pieces were a sign of wealth, and known as the heaviest means of exchange by an

Various Regions, (5) hoe currencies, exhibited, Forged iron, examples from Cameroon, Nigeria and Gabon, one with wood handle, each on custom wood stand, 14"h to 17"h Provenance: Estate of Distinguishe

Afo Peoples, (2) large iron hoe currencies, Northern Nigeria, forged iron, each shield-form flat body with slender tang grip, 29"h x 19"w (larger) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip

Foumban Cameroon iron mask, 10.5 inches, believe early, * some losses..Yoruba 11 inch iron bust, traditional facial markings, head dress..* probably produced for trade market

Two forged iron hoe currency forms, 19th or first half 20th century, Mambila, Nigeria, West Africa. Approximate size 8" x 6" and 7" x 4.75". PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Y

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Nigeria, ca. 1940s to 1950s CE. A massive iron weapon of a symmetrical serrated leaf shape. Iron weapons like this piece were recognized and used as currency

This lot contains Two (2) hand forged iron hoe like forms that used to represent currency units , Nigeria, Africa. The currency measures 19 x 4 inches (tallest) and will also include custom metal disp

Cast iron cultivator wheel, mounted to gallery stand as the piece of art that it is. Approx. diameter: 12 1/2" Height with mount: 15 1/2"

Estate collection of two (2) African tribal primitive iron metal necklaces. Ethnographic works produced in the primitive, tribal style of the Kirdi peoples of Cameroon and Nigeria. With loop form bead

Neat piece that press money and he puts money in the accordion that is owner is holding. Measures 7 1.2" & in good condition.

Two forged iron staff, including a prestige staff from Nigeria, and a Matakam staff from Cameroon, West Africa. Approximate size, 45" length (larger). PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Go

(2) Iron knife blade tools, 10 1/4"h and 7 1/2"h. (1) Copper coil bracelet, 4 1/4"l, Nigeria, Igbo. Each set on metal stands.

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec Empire, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. A wonderful ensemble of 6 pieces of hoe money in the form of ceremonial knives crafted from thin sheets of copper and characterized

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A group of five flat, flaring "hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These are also known as tajaderos, the Spanish word for a chopping knife

Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. A group of five flat, flaring "hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These are also known as tajaderos, the Spanish word for a chopping knife

Three Iron Artifacts. Includes 2 iron hoes and a celt from a Susquehannock town site.

Pictorial sides one called Japanese safe and the other is Arabian safe. Shows animal, dragons, and other pictorials. Moderate wear. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: Largest: 4 - 5/8" x 4 - 5/8" x 5

2 architectural pieces are approx 3 3/4" x 9"

Antique Cast Iron Humpty Dumpty Coin Bank, measures Measures 5 1/2 in by 2 in by 1 1/2. Cast iron money box, antique cast iron coin bank, cast iron bank, antique cast iron, Humpty Dumpty, antique humo

Early brass bedwarmer with turned wood handle (45", pan 11" dia.), wrought iron fireplace shovel and tongs, a iron trivet and 2 iron dough hoes