A wooden bird sculpture made in West-Africa. It is in a excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures.
This bicycle rider originates from Kumasi, Ghana. It is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe and is made using the lost-wax method. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
A unique and very light wooden carving of a Ashanti/Asante male with a black painted pot. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
This male figure is holding his hands behind his back and has a beard that splits up in two. Excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
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…
African pots like these 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 r…