This woman figure is placed on a stand. It is made in Benin City and made of brass. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
Ghanaians are masters of making art out of the ordinary and the colorful signs you see everywhere around Kumasi are case in point. Advertising everything from barbershops and beauty salons to chophous…
Asipim chairs are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Asipim is translated as “I Stand Firm”. The chairs were mostly made for the Asante chiefs. Even small chiefs would have a fe…
This drum originates from Ghana and is made by the Akan tribe. It has some traces of splits and wear and tear. 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…
This cup is made of brass using the old lost-wax technique. It is made in West-Africa and is in a good condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures