Ashanti Female Holding A Stick and Pot #555

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…

Man Sitting on Animal, Ghana #1036

20th century

Good condition

This wooden figure of a man sitting on a animal is made in Ghana by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. The figure has a broken right ear and is in a good condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL…

West-African Ethnic Female Figure #404

20th century

Moderate condition

This figure is from West-African origin and is in a moderate condition. One of her hands in holding a breast while the other can be moved up and down. The figure has some splits in the front and a hea…

Lobi Figure Bateba Altar Figure #1417

20th century

Good condition

This nice Lobi figure with a hat is created to protect the people. It has some wear and tear. The figure is not carved after a person, but after a spirit. They were usually placed on family altars and…

Brass Ashanti Woman Weight #1700

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan/Ashanti goldweight figures were used as a measuring system by the Akan tribes of West-Africa. The gold weights were used to weigh gold dust which was used as currency before money and coins were…