West-African Comb, Akan #1625

20th century

Good condition

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…

Wooden African Female Comb #1471

20th century

Good condition

Beautiful Asante/Ashanti comb of a female. 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 o…

African Art, Brass Senufo Birds Pair #1293

20th century

Excellent condition

Bird figures are among the many art forms associated with Poro, a group of initiated Senufo men. Poro functions as a system of governmental and economic control, preparing young men for their roles as…

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 West-African Slingshot #1411

20th century

Excellent condition

A carved Akan slingshot from the Akan people from West-Africa. A unique piece that has been painted. Excellent overall condition. Slingshots like this one could be used on birds and small animals, pro…

Brass Woman, Nigerian Art #1632

20th century

Excellent condition

This brass figure of a woman holding a stick is made in Benin City, Nigeria. It is placed on a stand and is in a excellent condition. It is made of a mixture of brass and bronze using the lost-wax met…