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Ashanti Gold Weight Man Killing a Leopard Ex Engelman

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Ashanti Gold Weight Man Killing a Leopard Ex Engelman

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A very fine antique Ashanti Gold weight bronze sculpture featuring the image of a highly stylized man shown killing a leopard. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The sculpture measures 2.75 inches on its professional custom base. Provenance: Ex Abram "Al" Engelman, Maryland, USA, likely acquired in the 1980's.

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Ashanti Gold Weight Man Killing a Leopard Ex Engelman

Name: Ashanti Gold Weight Man Killing a Leopard Ex Engelman
SKU: 101959294
Price: 110 USD
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