African Mumuye wrought iron torch currency

African Mumuye wrought iron torch currencyLength: 30"Pieces like these were used by the Gourmange speaking peoples (Mumuye, Lobi, etc.) in North Eastern Nigeria. They are thought to be held during cer

Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, wrought iron forged wand currency with four snake head spikes with metal stand, 17.5"h x 4"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Group of 9 African Wrought Iron Currencies. Including Kissi, Kuba, and Kwele. Size: 24"L-8.5"L

Five African wrought iron currencies, various cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 16" (longest) to 14" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Seven African wrought iron currencies, various cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 19.5" (longest) to 10" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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.

Kuba peoples wrought iron coil currency, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, believed to have been exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Colum

Four African wrought iron or copper currencies, various cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 36" (longest) to 9" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A forged iron currency of the Mumuye and Chamba peoples of West Africa, Nigeria. Shaped like a bundle of snakes emanating from a central trunk, this currency holds profound cultural and economic signi

Five (5) wrought iron currencies, West/Central African. Dimensions (approx.): 27.5" (longest) to 12" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Ca. first half 20thC. Two Tajere currency forms, iron; Mumuye, Nigeria. Included measurements for larger piece. Ex-Nooter coll.

Mumuye People, Eastern Nigeria, iron forged wand currency with seven snake head spikes with metal stand, 13"h x 3.75"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Wrought iron currency, likely from Teke or Fang peoples, Gabonese Republic or Republic of the Congo, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 12.75"H. PROVENANCE: F

Five (5) wrought iron currencies/blade, various African cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 15.75" (tallest) to 6.75" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Mumuye (Fulani and Jukun) People, Eastern Nigeria, Tajere (Ingot) forged iron currency, diamond shaped form with metal stand, 20.5"h x 2"w PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

Zeremonial-Waffe Mumuye, Nigeria L 38 cm. Provenienz: Helmut und Marianne Zimmer, Zürich. Waffe, Würde- und Statuszeichen, die auch im Tauschhandel Verwendung fand. CHF 100 / 200 EUR 86 / 172

Sixteen (16) wrought iron currency, tools and/or ritual items, various cultures, Africa. Approx. dimensions: 15.5" (longest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

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

Wrought iron currency throwing knife, Sara Laka or Musseye peoples, Republic of Chad or Republic of Cameroon, Central Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 24"H (25"H on

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

Group of (3) wrought iron currency snakes (one two-headed), Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 10.5" H x 1.75" W (largest). PROVENANC

Wrought iron currency necklace, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, 14"H x 6"Diameter, Exhibited, "Iron Clad, Fancy Free: Exhibition of A

Wrought iron currency necklace, Kirdi peoples, Cameroon, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approximate size, length 12.5" (total circumference 25"). PROVENANCE: From the estate o

Wrought iron currency, likely 19th century or early 20th century, possibly Bembe/Teke, Democratic Republic of the Congo, or Fang, Gabonese Republic, Central Africa. Approximate size, 9.25”H (10.25��