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Ashanti People, (3) gold weights

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Item Details

Description

Ashanti People, (3) gold weights, Ghana, including two hollow cast bronze elephants and a pendant mask, all boldly decorated in concentric spirals, each approx. 4"l

Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC

Notes/Literature: Professor of Chinese Art History at Columbia University and Sarah Lawrence College, Professor Philip Gould was a passionate collector of African Art, and curated numerous museum and gallery exhibitions from his personal collection.

Condition

Good, aged patina, the mask with a particularly nice old aged surface, white and verdigris in crevices **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.

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Ashanti People, (3) gold weights

Name: Ashanti People, (3) gold weights
SKU: 112683334
Price: 150 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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