3) WEST AFRICAN GHANA ASHANTI PEOPLES BEADED MASKS

(lot of 3) Decorative West African masks, Ashanti (Asante) peoples, Ghana, disc-shape facial plane, with inset brass and copper elements, polychrome beads, largest: approx 12"h, 11.5"w; 7.5lbs Start P

3 African Metalware Artifacts. 1) Ashanti Bronze Bird-Form Amulet, Ashanti People, Ghana, West Africa, 20th C. Bronze. Size: 2"H x 3"W x 2.75"D (5 x 7.5 x 7 cm). 2) Djenne Ring With Equestrian Figure,

Akrafena Or Ceremonial Sword, Ashanti People, Ghana, West Africa, 20th C. Forged iron with gilt wood handle. Size: 26"H x 3"W (8 x 66 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for prev

A Fine Old Ashanti Stool Gold Weight in bronze, in classic form. Ashanti / Akan peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The Stool measures 2 x 1 3/8 inches. Provenance: Ex Norman Hurst Gallery / Hurst & Hurst 19

4 African Ashanti Baluba Masks, largest measures 7.5'' x 7'', FYI: The Ashanti people of Ghana, W. Africa make these baluba masks with old glass beads and brass pieces from old bowls

Elegant carved wooden comb with ancestor mask face on top. Signs and handling and wear. Baule or Akan peoples, Cote D'ivoire / Ghana , West Africa. The Comb measures 7.75 inches tall x 3 inches wide.

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti people, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of brass weights for measuring gold and a lidded box for storing precious gold dust! Gol

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

**Originally Listed At $200** Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Luba peoples; West Africa, Ghana, Asante (also Ashanti) peoples; ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A fine gathering

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti, Achanti) people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A painted, dark wood example of a disk-headed akua ba (akuaba) figure. The figure stands on

**First Time At Auction** West Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti, Achanti) people, ca. mid 20th century CE. A painted, dark wood example of a disk-headed akua ba (akuaba) figure. The figure stands on a c

West Africa, Ghana, Asante (also Ashanti, Achanti) people, ca. 1980s CE. An impressive, hand-carved wooden figure known as an Akua'ba (also Akuaba) on an integral plinth, painted in a rich, black pigm

A carved wooden female effigy with undeniable deep well handled surface patina suggesting years of Field use. Akan / Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The figure measures 11.75 inches tall ( 12 inc

A carved wooden staff featuring a Lion effigy on top and two twisted snakes winding up the side of the cane/ walking stick or staff. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. This old staff measures 29.5 i

Strip woven Kente cloth, Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa, 124" x 89" PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

A very elegantly carved wooden stool with remains of kaolin clay pigment. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The Stool measures 12 x 6 x 5 inches

This is a very fine old wood sculpture of a female ancestor with stylized face and form, carved coiffure, protruding navel and well handled and worn surface. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. The s

Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa, cotton strip weave, mid-20th century, 80" x 250" PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York

Three carved wooden sculptures from the Ashanti peoples, Ghana, West Africa. A Vintage male and female couple with red paint accents and old inventory numbers painted on the bottom, and third is a "Ak

Rare Barrel Form Ashanti Stool, Ashanti People, Ghana, West Africa, 20th C. Wood. Size: 16"H x 21"W x 11"D (40.5 x 53.5 x 28 cm).PLEASE NOTE: All auction items are located in CHICAGO for preview and p

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Mali, Burkina Faso, Dogon & Ashanti people, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century. A collection of bass and iron ornamental pieces from West Africa. Inclu

This is a very fine wood sculpture from the Ashanti peoples of Ghana, West Africa. Featuring the image of Akua'ba ,a mythical young woman's spirit who is said to aid in the fertility of women. Note th

A copper or copper alloy prestige fan, with hammered design illustrating a variety of sacred animals, Ashanti peoples, Republic of Ghana, West Africa, likely 19th century or early 20th century. Approx

West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante or Ashanti culture 20th century. Large and impressive example of a rare feline Leopard sword fitting, the leopard in the standing position with mouth closed an