Decorative Ashanti/Akan Erotic Weight #1452

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…

Ashanti Brass Female Stirring Pot #558

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweights like this woman who is stirring a pot 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 curren…

Armadillo Brass Figure from Ghana #1780

Late 20th century

Excellent condition

This armadillo is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana, Africa. It is made using the lost wax technique and is in a excellent condition.Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art…

Akan/Asante Brass Weight, African Art #1439

20th century

Excellent condition

This erotic brass weight of two persons making love is made by the Ashant/Akan tribe from Africa. They are unique and hand made using the lost-wax method. It can be seen as a gold weight replica in th…

Ashanti Figure Holding A Snake #620

Mid/Late 20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweights were used as a measuring system by the Akan people of Africa. The gold weights were used to weigh gold dust which was used as currency before money and coins were invented. Each goldw…