An Igbo iron torque
Updated August 17, 2026
This auction ended on August 25, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0019 |
| Estimate | $400 - $600 |
| Opening bid | $200 |
| Auction | Native American Pre-Columbian Tribal Fine Art |
| Date | August 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | TAOS Auction Co |
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
Nigeria, 17th-18th century, Igbo peoples copper currency torque. The large round copper torque with flared and rounded ends, with crusted patina. Lg. 8 ½, wd. 1 in. Provenance: The Tom Joyce
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