Currency Sculpture

However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture, and British currency. Rowell focuses on contemporary technological advance...

However, his expertise translates/transcends the canvas to large-scale light installation, metal sculpture, and British currency. Rowell focuses on contemporary technological advance...

His creative practice is quite diverse including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints that are ornate abstract composites of...

His creative practice is quite diverse including textiles, collages, and cast sculptures from shredded currency; a series of large scale prints that are ornate abstract composites of...

This fascinating piece is an example of shovel currency, formerly used among the peoples of northern Nigeria as a form of monetary exchange. Forged iron would have been traded for go...

Instead of fashioning swords for the aristocracy of Japan, artisans were encouraged to produce decorative arts that the government exported as a valuable source of foreign currency. ...

20th-century African currency Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design™

Unusually large 20th century copper African currency. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In modern organic design.

Instead of fashioning swords for the aristocracy of Japan, artisans were encouraged to produce decorative arts that the government exported as a valuable source of foreign currency. ...

Nigerian African currency. Used for trading purposes.

This currency ring is from Cameroon, West Africa and made cast from bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal ...

A beautiful curved bronze patina'd African currency piece on a stand. This currency from Yoruba, Nigeria is now a stunning decorative ornament or collectors item. Often referred t...

This Yoruba style neck ring was cast from copper alloy using the lost wax method. The Yoruba are found principally in Nigeria and Benin. The piece dates to the mid-20th century. Meta...

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stabile form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings...

A fantastic 19th century Afo culture wrought iron spade currency piece mounted on custom steel stand. Currency pieces like these were used for large purchases including land or lives...

This cast bronze bracelet or anklet is a fine example of African pre-colonization trade currency, attributed to the Dan people of Cote d'Ivoire and Liberia. Worn on the ankle or wris...

An antique African currency mounted on custom metal stand. Made of copper. Early 20th Century.

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20th century African currency from Nigeria. Gorgeous dark patina and chevron detail in the metal. Mounted on metal stand. Dimensions: 12" W x 5" D x 13.5" H.

African Mbole People (Democratic Republic of the Congo) copper currency anklet ring, spherical in form with open side, raised on metal stand. Overall: 10.75" H; anklet: 8" H x 7.5" W...

This Yoruba neck ring was made from cast bronze using the lost wax method. This piece features a rich patina and is mounted on a contemporary custom metal Stand. The Yoruba are found...

The four sides tapering to lozenge shaped ends, with notched ridges. This currency bracelets, now mounted on a black steel base, is a wonderful piece of sculpture.

Flaring at the top to suggest a hoe, these elongated sculptural objects were used among the Idoma People of Nigeria as a form of currency. Forged from iron and hammered with horizont...

Elevated by custom steel mounts, the long currency blades become minimalist metalwork sculptures, commanding their surroundings with simplicity of form.

An African Mbole tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole People lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

An African Mbole Tribe anklet copper currency on stand from Congo. Made to be worn around the ankles! The Mbole people lived in the north Congo, along the Lomani River, a tributa...

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand 5" x 5".         

A 19th century Nigerian cast copper King Manilla currency piece with an incredible patina, mounted on a custom stand. Currency pieces such as these were status symbols, showcasing th...

African Currency Sword mounted on a contemporary iron Stand. These were used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape ...

Offered by CALLIE MORGAN OAKES Early 20th Century Shell Currency from Papua New Guinea Made from a giant clam shell and from the Abelam culture. They are called Yua Shells and ...

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black Stand. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

African currency Sword used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed with 19th...

African currency sword that was used in the Congo for important transactions such as dowry or land purchases. The patina and sculptural shape give the feel of contemporary art mixed ...

A sculptural ceremonial bronze necklace from the Tikar People. Very beautiful and decorative piece of art, created during the first half of the 20th century (circa 1950) in Cameroon...

Offered by Zena Kruzick Early 20th century tribal iron currency from the Idoma of Nigeria, Africa Cross River region Iron currency made in the shape of a hoe, like these examples, w...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspir...

A pair of large specimen of African iron money currency from the early 20th century on custom stands. This pair of antique iron monetary pieces, often referred to as "shovel" currenc...

Offered by Zena Kruzick. Pair of copper currency anklets, Mbole people, Southeastern D.R. Congo. Measures: 24" (61 cm) in circumference by 4" (10 cm) thick. 25.75" (65.5 cm) in...

Wood Display "Stage" ornamented with an African tribal currency bracelet sculpture (added later) and a period Maria Kipp shade.

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stabile form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings...

Cast in bronze and shaped as an open circular form, this African currency object embodies the union of wealth, artistry, and social identity. Its smooth, monumental silhouette and ri...

This copper piece was used as currency in the area that was the Katanga region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This region is known for its spectacular mining areas. This curren...

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand. Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

Beautiful 20th century copper African currency. Set on a modern black stand. 10.5" high x stand 6 x 4" Andrianna Shamaris. The Leader In Modern Organic Design.

Richly aged with a beautiful surface texture, this careful work of art is an early 20th century currency anklet by a Baule artist of the Ivory Coast. A woman of status would have use...

Like many pieces of traditional African metalwork, this West African spiral sculpture served as a stable form of currency. Used to negotiate major life transactions such as weddings,...

With flared hourglass shape and tightly coiled ends, this bundle of iron currency pieces is imbued with a sense of tension and movement, despite being completely rigid and immobile. ...

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 4.75"W x 1"D x 4.75"H.  

An African currency bracelet on a custom black steel mount. Bracelet alone measures 3.25"W x 0.4"D x 3"H.

An incredible pair of 19th century Ibo lost wax cast copper currency cuffs decorated with multiple rope patterns including a wheel and square grid pattern, rings, and other abstract ...

Cast in bronze and shaped as an open circular form, this African currency object embodies the union of wealth, artistry, and social identity. Its smooth, monumental silhouette and ri...

Pair of twisted copper 'Manilla' currency from the Igbo people of Nigeria. With wonderful verdigris patina, these currency bracelets, now mounted on black steel bases, are wonderful ...

An African manilla trade currency from the Igbo People of Central Nigeria, West Africa. Manilla bracelets (a form of money) were commonly used throughout Nigeria and surrounding area...

Rare late 19th century Tribal forged iron Hook Currency, Cameroon/ NE Nigeria, upper Banue River area A graceful forged iron currency piece shaped like a question mark or a fiddle h...

Forged iron currency, Chamba people, Northeastern Nigeria A piece of traditional currency used for barter or exchange, it measures 15 inches (38 cm) high by 18 inches (45.7 cm) wide...

On offer is an African wooden and metal sculptural work called Boho na bwete from Northern part of Gabon made by Mahongwe people. Boho na bwete means Face of Ancestors in local lang...

African shield Oromo from Ethiopia, early 20th century. Base 34 x 20cm. Available now ready to ship in 3-4 days.

Leather Shield, South Sudan A small leather shield typical of the region known as an upwal, concave hide is attached to a reed spine with plaiting to form a strong grip. Mounted on ...

That's a true antique copper anklet from Zaire, very rare, as a modern simple sculpture . I have another one in my home . I saw some others like this, but there were not authentic:...

This elegant, undulating biomorphic bronze sculpture combines flowing lines with compelling shapes. It is mounted on a black oval wood base. Unfortunately the artist did not sign the...

An early 20th century animal hide, wood and leather tops shield from Southern Sudan.

This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...

Pair of vintage Italian wall lamps from the 60's in the style of Achille Castiglioni's work. Very original wall lamps by their design and their very modern look for the time. Chromed...

Joe Bradley Etching, Untitled. This piece is signed, dated, and numbered to verso '21/100 Joe Bradley 18'. This work is number 21 from the edition of 100 published by Paupers Press, ...

This Forsyth mushroom pouf ottoman was created and designed by the Forsyth design team. Each ottoman is handcrafted in Saint Louis. A cute decorative piece for any room adding textur...

Anden I Opaline Acrylic Table Lamp by Studio Orbeat Dimensions: W 30 x D 30 x H 12 cm Materials: opaline acrylic, bronze, bulit in dimmer switch and warm LED light. Fittings also av...

A single modern angular club armchair, upholstered in customer supplied fabric. High quality handmade beech frames and sprung seats. COM fabrics subject to approval.

This elegant lounge chair designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune, features a sleek steel frame in matte black. The internal shell is made of cold-foam polyurethane, offering exceptional ...

A rare lounge lounge chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for his own firm Vladimir Kagans Design. Designed c. 1950s, this example produced c. 1970. Features finely carved walnut, reuph...

Italian travertine cube shaped side table, end table or coffee table. Also a great drinks table. Design with rustic edge Pavilion Antiques and 20th c These can be purchased as a sin...

African vintage wood carving. In my organic, contemporary, vintage and mid-century modern aesthetic.    

This painting depicts a picturesque scene of the Pont Neuf bridge over the Seine in Paris, characteristic of Parisian architecture. The buildings in the background, with their varied...