Mambila Currency

MAMBILA CURRENCY, Cameroon

Mambila 40
11" high
$250

Mambila 41
12.5" high
$250

Mambila 2
16" high
$250

Mambila 4
10" high
$150

Mambila 6
11" high
$150

Mambila 8
10" high
$150

Mambila 10
13" high
$150

Mambila 20
9.5" high
$150

Mambila 23-24
14-15" high
$200@

Mambila 30
18" high
$250

Mambila 35
9.5" high
$150

Mambila 36-37
16-14" high
$250-150

These iron "tools" were recognized and used as currency. They have been vetted as authentic, from the late 19th - early 20th century.

Additional information on Mambila hoe currencies 23, 24, 17 and 36 with our thanks to:

Dr. Daniel Mato
Professor Emeritus of Art History
The University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

"Asymmetrical flat hoe shape with elongated tang ending in a small loop. This hoe is a commonly recognized form among a number of different people of northern Nigeria into Cameroon and as far as Chad . The hoe also serves as currency for its absolute value as iron and its functional application as a hoe where the tang would be hafted onto a short wooden handle. Known as "Bandaka" in some regions."

The objects below are all SOLD. They are left here for reference and education purposes.