Nicely Carved Wooden Akan Comb #1479

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…

Lobi Figure Burkina Faso #1042

20th century

Good condition

These Lobi figures were created to protect the people. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars. It protects the whole family from sicknes…

Elephant Stool from Ghana, Ashanti #4

Mid 20th century

Moderate 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…

Brass African Ashanti Executioner #564

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…

Ethnic Ashanti/Akan Gold Weight Figure #1134

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweights 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 invente…