West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 20 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations and one very large specimen

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 20 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 19 pieces, many varieties including smaller Birmingham types, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 20 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 16 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 19 pieces, many varieties including smaller Birmingham types, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 16 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations including one hinge type

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations including one Senufo boat bracelet (Opitz p.281)

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets used as currency from the 16th to 20th century (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 6 pieces, all large types with nice decorations including one Senufo boat bracelet (Opitz p.281)

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 7 pieces, all large types with nice decorations. Includes one large type with striking details

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 4 pieces, all very large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 4 pieces, all very large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 5 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 3 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 3 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 3 pieces, all large types with nice decorations

Nigeria, Sokoto region – Lot of 3 dodecahedron Mondua manilla’s, traditional currency form, 19th–20th century – all solid examples with attractive patina

Nigeria, Sokoto region – Lot of 3 dodecahedron Mondua manilla’s, traditional currency form, 19th–20th century – all solid examples with attractive patina

Nigeria, Sokoto region – Lot of 3 dodecahedron Mondua manilla’s, traditional currency form, 19th–20th century – all solid examples with attractive patina

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 8 pieces, all large types with nice decorations - all G-VF

Central Africa (Gabon/Republic of Congo) – Lot of 4 Mbede tribe ribbed anklet currencies (19th–20th century) - Set of four heavy copper alloy anklets, each of ribbed form typical of the Mbede people, used in ceremonial and high-value exchanges - Varying sizes, patinas and degrees of wear, together illustrating the range of this important regional currency type - overall VF

Central Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo) – Teke bronze torque currency (19th–20th century) - Massive bronze torque of circular form with tapering terminals, and rectangular bulge in its center, engraved with geometric patterns - Traditionally used among the Teke as a high-value currency and prestige ornament - Solidly cast with attractive aged surface and rich colour - VF

Central Africa (Democratic Republic of Congo) – Teke bronze torque currency (19th–20th century) - Massive bronze torque of circular form with tapering terminals, and rectangular bulge in its center, engraved with geometric patterns - Traditionally used among the Teke as a high-value currency and prestige ornament - Solidly cast with attractive aged surface and rich colour - VF

Large mixed collection of ethnographic and other material, also tourist ware: Mah Jong, antique iron oil lamp, statues, Chinese coins, etc.

Africa - nice lot of 3 large round copper manilla's, appr. 25 cm, 20 cm and 15 cm (engraved)

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 14 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

West & Central Africa – Lot of Sara throwing knives, southeastern Chad, mid-20th century - group of 4 iron throwing knives (“Ngalio”) from the Sara people (Kotoko / Madjingaye) in southern Chad (cf. Opitz 244–249), each of large size, functional in style, with the same traditional design elements, collected in the 1970s, strong examples with good surfaces, preserved edges - Added: a ceremonial spear head from West Africa - Good to very good condition (5x)

Africa, Congo - iron spear blade currency ('liganda'), three pieces appr. 177, 175 and 157 cm

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 10 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some large copper and silver ones

West and Central Africa, lot of manilla bracelets (see Opitz p.209) - contains approx. 13 pieces, many varieties, all well preserved specimens, some white metal, several with nice decorations

Lot of three silver-colored oriental neck ornaments, two with half moon shaped plates (on stands), one with spirals and a butterfly - added a box with 12 silver-colored rings