Asante/Ashanti peoples gave expression to their beliefs about death and the afterlife through the medium of terracotta and clay. From the second half of the sixteenth century, two traditions of terrac…
This pregnant female figure is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe of Ghana. It is hand made, consists of wood and is painted on some places. Excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F…
A beautiful painted signboard with two males and the words "Bowling Cut" on the top. Ghanaians are very good in making art out of the ordinary and the colorful signs you see everywhere around Kum…
This art piece is made in Ghana by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. It is made of brass using the lost wax method and it represents three men and an animal. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL …
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. Loca…
This Akuaba fertility doll pendant is unique and made using the lost-wax method. It originated from Ghana and is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / T…