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Throwing knife Marghi, Mofu or Kapsiki Cameroon07.03.706
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
Beside it is called Mbérembéré we have fond no litterature or web reference for this item.
Ritual staff, probably Dogon07.01.705
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
Making a gignity stzaff for the chief was a tough job for a blacksmith. Staffs reprensent the chiefs autority. The Dogon made staffs with small bells attached to it. The bells had to wake up the spirits and make them listen to the prayers adressed to them. All staffs are connected with Nommo the Creator of the first Hogon, the blacksmith. the iron staffs were mostly place nearby the grave of the ancestor-founder of the village. (Eerhardt p. 100 - 105)
Ritual iron pole, Bukina Fasdo (Lobi?)07.01.703
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Origin is uncertain, but the Lobi of Bukina Faso have similar ritual poles.
Nice small sickle from Congo07.05.702
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Excellent overall condition
Sickle of the Ngombé, Doko, and Poto tribes they have long been considered the most formidable blacksmiths in the area. Their influence in metalwork and innovative designs spread to many of their neighborsl such as Mbudja, the Ngbaka, the Mongo, the Bangala, the Yakoma, and the Ngbandi.
Kirdi iron currency07.04.701
- Iron
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Very decorative kirdi currency
Throwing knife Magali / Fali08.01.700
- Iron
- Original condition
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
According to ethnological literature the form of this throwing knife from the Magali and Falli tribe in Northern Cameroon reminds one of the cock, which plays an important role in theitr cult belief.
Throwing knife North Cameroon07.03.699
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Throwing knife used by Marghi-Mofu, or Kapsiki of Northern Cameroun-Tchad, called Mbérembéré.
Throwing Knife Sara07.04.697
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
This throwing knife comes from the southeastern Sara, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.
Throwing Knife Chad07.04.696
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Original condition
This throwing knife comes from the southeastern Chad, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.
Throwing Knife Chad07.04.695
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
- Original condition
This throwing knife comes from the southeastern Chad, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.
Throwing Knife Chad - Teda?07.04.694
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
Collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters. The present throwing knife is probable of Teda ( a sub-group of the Tubu) origin.
Throwing Knife Chad08.01.693
- Iron
- Original condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
This throwing knife comes from the southeastern Chad, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.
Throwing Knife Chad07.04.692
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This throwing knife comes from the southeastern Sara, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.
Lobi snake curreny07.03.691
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Lobi Iron Currency in Snake form from Burkina Faso. Made by the village Blacksmith. This snake was used as a trade object by the Tribe. Coiled iron snakes were also placed atop hearths in homes, supposedly to ward off evil spirits and to protect them from a snake's bit. An important health amulet.
Lobi snake money07.01.690
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Excellent overall condition
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Lobi Iron Currency in Snake form from Burkina Faso. Made by the village Blacksmith,This snake was used as a trade object by the Tribe.
Coiled iron snakes were also placed atop hearths in colonial homes, supposedly to ward off evil spirits and to protect them from a snake's bit. An inportant health amulet
Kul currency from Southern Chad07.04.689
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Widely used in Southern Chad. these items were collected during my stay in the Moyen Chari Region in the 80 ties. The Kul shape can be date back to the neolithic rock paintings in the Sahara and to the more contemporary shape of the throwing knife used by the ethnic groups in Southern Chad both for hunting and fighting. They served to organize traditional ceremonies, pay local fines and up to 100 - 250 Kuls were needed for a marriage, but in the daily live they served to pay agricultural goods and services, pay fines. It is made out of thin and light wrought iron. The literature claims that the Kul was forged by the Ngama blacksmith and then distributed to various ethnic groups in Southern Chad.
Kul money from Southern Chad07.04.688
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
Widely used in Southern Chad. these items were collected during my stay in the Moyen Chari Region in the 80 ties. The Kul shape can be date back to the neolithic rock paintings in the Sahara and to the more contemporary shape of the throwing knife used by the ethnic groups in Southern Chad both for hunting and fighting. They served to organize traditional ceremonies, pay local fines and up to 100 - 250 Kuls were needed for a marriage, but in the daily live they served to pay agricultural goods and services, pay fines. It is made out of thin and light wrought iron. The literature claims that the Kul was forged by the Ngama blacksmith and then distributed to various ethnic groups in Southern Chad.
Kul money from Southern Chad07.04.687
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
Widely used in Southern Chad. these items were collected during my stay in the Moyen Chari Region in the 80 ties. The Kul shape can be date back to the neolithic rock paintings in the Sahara and to the more contemporary shape of the throwing knife used by the ethnic groups in Southern Chad both for hunting and fighting. They served to organize traditional ceremonies, pay local fines and up to 100 - 250 Kuls were needed for a marriage, but in the daily live they served to pay agricultural goods and services, pay fines. It is made out of thin and light wrought iron. The literature claims that the Kul was forged by the Ngama blacksmith and then distributed to various ethnic groups in Southern Chad. The "foot" is missing.
Small weaving from Ghana10.07.666
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A cloth woven on a large loom, veriy decorative.
Kente Cloth from Ghana10.07.665
- Various fibres
- New, based on traditional design
A new Kernte cloth with a very fine design. It forms a pair with 10.07.666
Kente Cloth from Ghana10.07.664
- Various fibres
- Excellent overall condition
- New, based on traditional design
A new Kernte cloth with a very fine design. It forms a pair with 10.07.665
Throwing knife - Chad07.04.639
- Iron
Iron currency - Chad/Cameroon07.04.638
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This item has been collected in 1982-84 in Southern Chad. According to Hamillton galery, these iron or brass forms were used by several peoples of No. Nigeria and Cameroon, including the Chamba, Mumuye, Mambila, Idoma and Montol. These forms were recognized and used as currency.
Iron currency - Chad/Cameroon07.04.617
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This item has been collected in 1982-84 in Southern Chad. According to Hamillton galery, these iron or brass forms were used by several peoples of No. Nigeria and Cameroon, including the Chamba, Mumuye, Mambila, Idoma and Montol. These forms were recognized and used as currency.
Youruba monetary belt07.02.600
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
These brass rings were tied together with a thick rope and worn as a belt. This form was recognized and used as currency and could be broken up for smaller transactions. The present belthas over 150 brass rings. They can be hung or arranged in infinite compositions for presentation.
Kul currency from Southern Chad07.04.599
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Widely used in Southern Chad. these items were collected during my stay in the Moyen Chari Region in the 80 ties. The Kul shape can be date back to the neolithic rock paintings in the Sahara and to the more contemporary shape of the throwing knife used by the ethnic groups in Southern Chad both for hunting and fighting. They served to organize traditional ceremonies, pay local fines and up to 100 - 250 Kuls were needed for a marriage, but in the daily live they served to pay agricultural goods and services, pay fines. It is made out of thin and light wrought iron. The literature claims that the Kul was forged by the Ngama blacksmith and then distributed to various ethnic groups in Southern Chad.
Ceremonial iron axe - Mandara mountains07.03.598
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
Similar model spread among various ethnic groups around the mandara mountains in Northern Cameroon. The shape of the axe may represent a stylized head of a roster, a sacred animal among the Fali tribe.
Heavy Brass Anklet Senufo used as money01.01.596
- Brass / bronze
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
This anklet belongs to people of higher rank and were associated with fertility. The anklet has a Senufo design. Made out of Brass ( an alloy of copper and zinc) by the lost wax casting technique.
Iron currency Chamba ?07.02.595
- Iron
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
A sixty centimeter long rope to which 54 elongated iron pieces that " look like wound up tobacco leaves" (Bellarini p. 172).
The etnic groups of Northenr Cameroon, where this object has been collected, have similar items.
Set of 5 Kissi pennies07.01.413
- Iron
- High aesthetic value
.For 3 the head is missing and for the 2 others the foot. The shape of the Kissi money is rather odd. Its characteristic form is a twisted rod of iron with flattened ends: a flat, hoe-like spatula at one end (Nileng) and a sharpened ‘T’ at the other (Kodo) the bundle of 20 pieces was called Bournou. Kissi pennies were in use until mid 20th century.