Mali Wooden Dogon Door #446

Mid 20th century

Excellent condition

Dogon doors are made by the Dogon people from Mali. They are carved out of wood and serve to protect the people’s storage buildings or granaries. They almost all have a simple sliding door lock.…

Brass Ashanti Tribe Art #1633

20th century

Good condition

This object is made by the Ashanti tribe from Ghana. It is made from brass using the lost wax-method. As you can see on the pictures they have some corrosion on their heads. Provenance: Private colle…

Large Wooden Ashanti Ghana Stool #298

Mid 20th century

Moderate condition

Asante stools are a well-known piece of art in the Akan culture and are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Every stool is connected to the owner’s soul and is only allowed to be used…

Lost-Wax Casted Erotic Weight #1456

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…

Ewe Togo Doll Ethnic Art Africa #996

20th century

Good condition

This nice doll is made by the Ewe people in Togo, these dolls are also called "venovi" or "venavi". They usually carve twin figures and are used for protection after the death of a twin. These twin fi…

Akan/Ashanti Brass Erotic Weight #1443

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…