These fine vessels 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 rooms.…
This bird with a bell is made of brass using the lost-wax technique. It is made is West-Africa and is in a good condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures
This hand made woman fertility doll is made in Ghana and has been placed on a stand. It has a baby on her back and another one on her back. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL /…
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…
This figure of a mother breastfeeding her child is made in Ghana by the Ashanti/Asante tribe. It has a repaired leg and is in a good condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Trib…
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…