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…
This figure of a woman sitting on a stool is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana. It is in a good condition with a small piece of her hair missing. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL…
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. Locally th…
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…
Wooden carved combs are worn by the Ashanti (Akan) people from West-Africa. The combs can be given as a gift and are also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her w…