West-African Akan Comb #1472

20th century

Good condition

Wooden carved combs were worn by the Akan people from Ghana. 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, statu…

African Brass Art, Ashanti/Akan Weight #1442

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…

Ashanti Asante Asipim Chair Ghana #151

Early 20th century

Excellent condition

Asipim chairs are made by the Asante/Ashanti people from Ghana. Asipim is translated as “I Stand Firm”. The chairs were mostly made for the Asante chiefs. Even small chiefs would have a fe…

Lobi Slingshot Burkina Faso Art #1407

20th century

Excellent condition

A nicely carved Lobi slingshot with a nice patina. Excellent overall condition. Slingshots like this one could be used on birds and small animals, providing food. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.…

Afro Comb, Akan Tribal Art #1484

20th century

Good 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,…