LOT (2) ASHANTI, GHANA BRASS GOLD WEIGHTS

A mixed lot of 4 antique African objects. Lot includes an Ashanti brass gold weight in the form of a spotted feline, a small prey animal within its mouth, 4 x 4 ¾ in (10.2 x 12 cm) including base. An

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A wonderful collection of 40 cast-brass weights used for measuring and weighing gold. The weights are a variety of shapes,

Group of (25) cast bronze/brass goldweights, cast using the lost wax method, various geometric forms, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, likely 18th-20th century, West Africa. Approximate size, 2.25"H x 2"W x 0.

Ashanti Peoples, (3) large gold weights, Ghana, cast brass, with incised geometric designs, 2.5"h x 2"w Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Literature: Professor of C

Ashanti Peoples, group gold weights, Ghana, (25+) pieces, cast brass, most with incised decoration, 2"l x 1.75"w (largest), 0.25"dia. (smallest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Go

This lot contains 2 Akan Gold weights, brass antelopes with tubular bodies and long horns that touch the tail. The longest is 2 inches long and measures 2 inches tall on its custom base.Provenance: Ne

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 30 cast-brass weights used for measuring and weighing gold. The weights are a variety of shapes, and most h

Group of (18) cast bronze/brass goldweights, cast using the lost wax method, including five horns, a shield, a fan, various animals and other forms, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, likely 18th-20th century, W

West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti (Asante) people, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is an adorable cast brass crocodilian creature with a fish in his jaws that was used as a weight for gold meas

A finely cast Ashanti Gold weight acquired in 1971, featuring three figures in a ceremonial scene. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. This Gold weight measures 2 x 1.75 inches ( 4 inches tall on custom L

Ashanti Peoples, (29) gold dust weights, Ghana, cast brass in a variety of shapes with raised and incised geometric decoration, custom mounted in wedge shaped Styrofoam display, each display 14"h x 6"

A finely cast Ashanti Gold weight acquired in 1971, featuring various animals all combined into a abstract ceremonial scene. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. This old weight measures 2 x 1.75 inches (

A very fine antique Ashanti Gold weight bronze sculpture featuring the image of a janus form avian (rooster) with circular motif. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The sculpture measures 2 x 2.5 inches

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

A group of three Asante style objects. c.20th century. ++ Asante style lidded brass container Ghana. 8 7/8"h x 5 3/8"diam ++ Collection Asante gold weights Ghana: A) 3 3/8"h B) 2 1/2"h C) 1 1/2"h D) 4

A fine Antelope Bronze gold weight, cast in the lost wax method and used as a scale weight for selling Gold dust by the Ashanti or Akan peoples, Ghana, Africa. The weight measures 2.5 x 1.5 inches ( 2

Five gold Weights. Akan peoples, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. Ex collection Elizabeth Gebiner. Largest specimen 2.25" long. Acquired from Merton D. Simpson in the 1980's.Lost wax cast cpper alloy. Please

A group of nine West African brass objects. 20th century. ++ Voltaic brass animal pendant. Burkina Faso. 1" x 1 3/4" x 3/16". ++ Asante gold weight in the form of a scorpion. Ghana. 1 3/8" x 2" x 2 3/

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 8 cast brass weights known as abrammuo for measuring gold that are a remarkable variet

Ashanti Fertility Doll, Ghana, ca. 1960 or earlier. Beads on neck and waist. Dimensions: 13-1/2" H (w/o stand); Weight: 1 lb. Provenance: Ex. Flores collection, NY. Please note this lot has a reserve.

Gold weights & brass examples, including five various miniature masks together with two rectangular plaques with raised geometric designs. Mounted within a custom frame. H. 35.5 cm (14 in) including f

LOT (2) BEADED GOLD NECKLACES, WEIGHT 38.5 GRAMS

A finely cast Ashanti Gold weight acquired in 1971, featuring an Akan stle ceremonial sword with ancestral face. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. This Gold weight measures 3.75 inches ( 4 inches tall o

LOT (2) 14K YELLOW GOLD/DIAMOND HEART PENDANTS; WEIGHT 8.5 GR.