Sold2021Fang Culture, (7) Hoe currencies, exhibitedFang Culture, (7) Hoe currencies, exhibited, Cameroon Region, forged iron, each on custom stand, 19.5"h (largest), 14"h (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC; ExhiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Fang Peoples, (2) torque currencies, exhibitedFang Peoples, (2) torque currencies, exhibited, Cameroon, wrought iron, the larger twisted band with scroll ends, each on custom metal stand, 9"dia (larger), 7"dia (smaller) Provenance: Estate of DistSee Sold Price
Sold2021Various Regions, (5) hoe currencies, exhibitedVarious 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 DistinguisheSee Sold Price
Sold2024Iron And Copper Currency/Staff Forms (3)Three (3) iron and copper currency and staff forms, including a hoe currency form exhibited at "Africa's Iron and Copper Currencies", Institute of African Studies, Columbia University, New York, New YSee Sold Price
Sold2024Large Forged Mambila CurrencyLarge 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, WeSee Sold Price
Sold2024Forged Iron Mambila Hoe CurrencyForged 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 AfSee Sold Price
Sold2016Monumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe CurrencyMonumental Angas Ceremonial Hoe Currency, Angas People, Northern Nigeria, West Africa, 19th C. Forged Iron. Based. Size: 35"H x 26"W x 12"D (89 x 66 x 30 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are locatedSee Sold Price
Sold20212 African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, NigeriaTwo African Idoma Metal Hoe Currency, Akika, Nigeria. On stands. Sizes: 1) 30'' x 9.5'' (76 x 24 cm); Height on Stand: 30.75" (78 cm); 2) 29'' x 8'' (74 x 20 cm); Height on Stand: 30" (76 cm). Ex. CatSee Sold Price
Sold2024Mfumte Iron Hoe Currency (2)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 UnivSee Sold Price
Sold2024Forged Iron Hoe Currency (2)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 YSee Sold Price
Sold2016Antique African Currency HoesAntique African Currency Hoes. Traditional Tribal Currency/ Bride Price of Nigeria. Of wrought iron, these are not used for agriculture, but rather to show wealth and position in community. Largest SiSee Sold Price
Sold2021Four Antique African Metal Currency HoesFour Antique African Metal Currency Hoes. Ranging in Size from: 11'' x 10.5'' x 5.5'' (28 x 27 x 14 cm) to 11'' x 10.5'' x 5.5'' (28 x 27 x 14 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.See Sold Price
Sold2016A 7.25-INCH FLINT CELT OR HOEArchaic to Mississippian culture. Measures 7.25 x 3.25 inches. George Nichols collection. Nichols' notes regarding site 79 read as follows, “Across branch in field on high terrace just north of siteSee Sold Price
Sold2024Wrought Iron Currencies (7)Seven African wrought iron currencies, various cultures. Dimensions (approx.): 19.5" (longest) to 10" (shortest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold20174 African objects.A group of four African objects. ++ Manilla currency. 7"h x 6 3/4"w x 1/8"d. ++ Bellows. Gabon, Fang style. 6"h x 13 1/2"w x 13"d. ++ Gourd beaded milk container. Kenya, Masai. 31"h x 4 1/2"w x 4"d. +See Sold Price
Sold2023Cameroon Bogolafinith Century or early 20th century Hoe-type iron currency19th 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 IroSee Sold Price
Sold20162 Lobi Metalware Artifacts2 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"See Sold Price
Sold2024Miniature 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 YorSee Sold Price
Sold2024Miniature 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, NewSee Sold Price
Sold2021Group African wood and iron tools, incl. hoesGroup African wood and iron tools, incl. hoes, (6) pieces, some possibly currencies or divination tools, one with snakeskin wrapped handle, 12 x 9.5, 22 x 7.25 Provenance: Estate of Distinguished ProfSee Sold Price
Sold2021Three Antique African Metal CurrencyThree Antique African Metal Currency. One on stand.Sizes: 1) 7'' x 2.5'' x .5'' (18 x 6 x 1 cm); 2) 4'' x 7'' x 7'' (10 x 18 x 18 cm); 3) 16.5'' x 8.25'' x .75'' (42 x 21 x 2 cm). Ex. Cathryn CootnerSee Sold Price
Sold2022John North (20th c.) "Cheerleader" WhirligigJohn North (American/Illinois, 20th c.) "Cheerleader" Whirligig, painted wood and metal, on stand. Size: 21'' x 31'' x 7'' (53 x 79 x 18 cm). Height on stand: 23'' (58 cm). Exhibited at "Wind In YourSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian, Gabon, 35" Ht.African Fang Byeri Female Reliquary Guardian, Gabon. Carved wood, beads, feathers. Size: 35.5'' x 7'' x 6'' (90 x 18 x 15 cm); Height on Stand: 37" (94 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2020Central African Fang Reliquary FigureCentral African Fang Ntumu Reliquary Figure, Carved wood. Display Stand. Size: 28.25'' x 7'' x 4.75'' (72 x 18 x 12 cm). Height on stand: 29.5" (75 cm). Provenance: Sam Hilu. Ex Collection of BernardSee Sold Price
May 29Material CultureVery Long & Narrow Sultanabad Runner, Persia, Ca. 1890, 2'5'' x 24'7''$600(3 bids)