Ashanti Couple Erotic Weight, Ghana #1458

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…

Akan Comb, Wood Hand Made #1493

20th century

Excellent condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from West-Africa. The combs could be given as a gift and were also presented at marriages. A woman could own one or more combs depending on her wealth,…

Wooden Togo Ewe Doll #644

20th century

Excellent 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…

Man Smoking Pipe in Chair #382

20th century

Good condition

This figure of ma man smoking a pipe is made by the Ashanti tribe from Ghana, Africa. He is sitting on a chair with a fertility figure carved in the back. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL&…

Ethnic Carved Hand Made Comb #1498

20th century

Excellent condition

Ashanti Woman Stirring in a Pot #1781

Late 20th century

Excellent condition

This female figure is strirring in a pot. The figure is made using the lost wax technique and is in a excellent condition.Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures