Asante/Asante Old Kuduo #1061

19th century

Good condition

These fine vessels are also known as "kuduo" and were used in funerals or to hold valuable or important items. Some kuduo were buried with the owner, and some of them were also placed in shrine rooms.…

Mother and Child Fertility Figure #670

20th century

Excellent condition

This figure of a mother breastfeeding her child is made in Ghana by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. It has a repaired leg and is in a good condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Trib…

Lobi Bateba Phuwe Figure Burkina Faso #1278

20th century

Good condition

This fine carved figure, also known as Bateba Phuwe usually have no specific defining posture and are often figures with arms straight down and the figures are looking straight ahead and often have a…

African Erotic Art, Ashanti #1455

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweight figures were used as a measuring system by the Akan/ashanti people of West-Africa. The gold weights were used to weigh gold dust which was used as currency before money and coins were…

Tribal Lobi Tribe Slingshot #1406

20th century

Good condition

A fine Lobi slingshot with some wear and tear on it. recently placed on a stand. Slingshots like this one could be used on birds and small animals, providing food. Provenance: Private collection. F.d…

West-African Akan Comb #1472

20th century

Good condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from Ghana. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth, statu…