Ashanti Couple Erotic Weight, Ghana #1458

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…

Akuaba Akan/Asante Doll Ghana #515

20th century

Good condition

Akuaba dolls are wooden carved fertility dolls and are a general symbol of good luck and health. They are known the best from the Ashanti people from Ghana. Traditionally a woman would wear the Akuaba…

Ashanti Decorated Wooden Stool #952

Mid 20th century

Good condition

Asante stools are a well-known piece of art in the Akan culture and are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Every stool is connected to the owner’s soul and is only allowed to be used…

Unique Hand Made Akan Comb #1483

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…

African Brass Art Pair #576

20th century

Excellent condition

These two decorative art pieces are made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana. They are made of brass using the old lost wax technique. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art…