Gold Weight Replica, Akan/Ashanti Art #1445

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweight figures 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.&nbs…

Lobi Bateba Phuwe Figure Burkina Faso #1278

20th century

Good condition

This fine carved figure, also known as Bateba Phuwe usually have no specific defining posture and are often figures with arms straight down and the figures are looking straight ahead and often have a…

Male Being Attacked, Benin City

20th century

Excellent condition

This piece of art of a man being attacked by a animal is made in Benin City, Nigeria. It is made out of brass and is made using the old lost-wax technique. Which means this object is unique and one of…

Female Stirring Ashanti Brass Figure #596

Late 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…

Brass Kumasi Bicycle Rider #544

20th century

Excellent condition

This bicycle rider is made of brass using the lost-wax method in Ghana. The Ashanti tribe has made the rider and it is in a excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tri…

Tribal Art Africa, Akan Comb #1475

20th century

Excellent condition

Wooden combs were used by the Akan tribes from Ghana and other parts of West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depend…