African Leopard Art, Brass #496

20th century

Excellent condition

This leopard figure is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana and is made using the lost wax method. This item is in a excellent condition. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tri…

Lobi Fetish Shrine Figure #651

20th century

Good condition

This is a fetish figure from the Gan people (also a part of the Lobi people). They believe these figures have special magical powers. These figures could also be decorated with beads, shells, carvings…

Colonial Ashanti Ghana Figure #970

20th century

Moderate condition

This colonial figure originates from Ghana and is made by the Ashanti tribe. It has a old repair by her foot and a split in her head. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Tre…

Couple Making Love, African Brass Art #1450

20th century

Excellent condition

Akan goldweight figures 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…

Old African Kuduo with Lid #1059

18th - 19th century

Good condition

African pots like these 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 r…