Possibly Lobi Peoples, serpent currencies

A collection of 12 forged iron snakes from the Lobi peoples and 1 Bronze Serpent from the Gan ethnic group, Burkina faso, West Africa. Often referred to as units of currency among the tribe. The large

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

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, Gha

A finely cast and mounted set of old bronze serpents from the Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Snakes measure 4 5/8 and also 4 3/4 inches tall. Provenance: A Private German collection.

Including (7) African Brass Currency Bell Bracelets, Lobi People, Burkina Faso; PLUS: (3) Ashanti Bronze or Brass Bangles with Insects, Ghana; PLUS (4) Berber Bedoin Manillas Slave Trade Silver Repous

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

A very old and well handled carved wooden avian staff with anthropomorphic finial and obvious signs of use over many years. Lobi or possibly Gurunsi peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The staff measu

A very large cast bronze image of a wavy snake with incised design and classic form. Gan or Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso, West Africa. The Pendant measures 8.5 inches long.

Collection West African metal currency jewelry, 20th c., Burkina Faso, incl. Lobi Peoples, (25+) pieces, incl. pendants, rings, hair pin, ornaments, etc., 6.5"l x 2.25"w (largest), 1.5"h x 1.25"w (sma

Fine old carved African slingshot depicting a standing female with her hands together on her stomach. Possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso) origin. Mounted on a black metal base. Carved from a medium-toned har

Fine old carved African slingshot depicting a standing female with her hands together on her stomach. Possibly Lobi (Burkina Faso) origin. Mounted on a black metal base. Carved from a medium-toned har

Three (3) copper alloy bracelets, various cultures including Yoruba and Lobi peoples, West Africa. Approximate size, 4" diameter (largest) PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New Yor

A Carved wooden stool with classic form and elegant ancestor style face on top. Possibly carved by the famous Lobi carver Sikire Kamabire of Gaoua, Burkina Faso 1896-1963. Lobi peoples, Burkina Faso,

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"

A WEST AFRICAN MANILLA CURRENCY BANGLE BRACELET ON STAND, POSSIBLY DAN PEOPLE, IVORY COAST, EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY, cast bronze with concentric motif interspersed by grooves, hinged. Diameter: 4" Widt

Burkina Faso Peoples, (3) zoomorphic currency, Hand forged iron, including 2 Lobi snakes and a crocodile, 25"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literatur

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

CONGOLESE TURUMBU PEOPLE TALL BLADE CURRENCY, Mid-to-late 20th century. Patinated and repaired metal (possibly iron) currency blade or sword currency from the Turumbu people, Democratic Republic of th

A Fine 5 headed Bronze Spirit talisman or currency , Gan peoples, Burkina faso, West Africa. The Serpent has a encrusted surface suggesting possible ritual use on a shrine. originally these objects we

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

(lot of 6) African tribal objects, highlights include: (1) bronze face mask, Baule peoples, Ivory Coast, West Africa, with birds and serpents, approx 8"h, 5.5"w, (1) bronze "manilla" currency bracelet

Lobi wood carved dancing woman. Her arms reach outward as she looks up at the sky, in a dance like pose frozen in time. Size 18 3/4" H, mounted on included custom standex-Agnes Woliner, Paris, France;

Lobi Peoples, collection (13) zoomorphic rings, Burkina Faso, copper alloy, topped with figural birds and lizards, 6"l (largest), 2"l (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Go

Lobi Peoples, (2) terracotta vessels, Burkina Faso, including a lidded jar decorated with stylized lizards and raised bullets, together with a globular vase with short rim, decorated in the round with