A West African spearhead, Ghana

A West African spearheadGhanaCast bronze, the leaf shaped blade decorated with scenes of turtles and lizards in low relief, the tang hollow for the insertion of the shaft, raised on a bespoke mount.H:

West African Ghana Boy Tunic. Made for and by laborers from Mali, who sought employment in Ghana. Judging by the size and subject of the embroidery, this was made for a woman haircutter. For a similar

Lot 163 Ashanti Akua'ba Figure, West Africa, Ghana with base: 12 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches Provenance: Estate of Howard A. Smith carved and painted fertility figure with beaded element

(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

Described By:Rachel CNX 1367 6068 Title:Nkisi Nkondi Carved Spiritual Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 9 Description: Nkisi nkondi are most recognizable by the protrus

Lot 164 Ashanti Akua'ba Figure, West Africa, Ghana with base: 13 x 5 x 1 1/4 inches Provenance: Estate of Howard A. Smith carved and painted fertility figure with mounted to a wooden base

Described By:Rachel CNX 1367 6062 Title:Carved Fertility Statue Songye Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 3 Description: African fertility statues often depict a woman holding

Described By:Rachel CNX 1367 6063 Title:Carved Wood Female 34in Tall Statue Central West African Ghana Congo Zaire 1960s Collection No 4 Description: This piece depicts a tall and slender beautiful Af

West Africa, Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire, Akan peoples, Asante. Court linguist's staff finial circa mid to early 20th century. Sheets of gold leaf over wood of a seated chief or orator. The figure appears

West Africa, Ghana, Asafo people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. An interesting hand-sewn cotton textile flag with appliqued figures and hand embroidered details. The Asafo or "war people" are well

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,

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

West Africa, Ghana or Mali, possibly originating in Western Europe, Netherlands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long strand of 28 large glass beads each of a deep teal green hue. Each bead is fo

Three Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana Height of largest 15 3/4 inches (40 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

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

Two Ashanti Wood Stools West Africa, Ghana Height of largest 13 1/4 inches (33.7 cm). Property from the Estate of Paul B. Dombrowski, Monona, Wisconsin

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

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

West Africa, Ghana, Akan peoples, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A forged-steel sword known as an okomfo afena (literally "priest sword") used by shrine priests who accompany the village chief

**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

**Originally Listed At $300** West Africa, Ghana, Ewe, Ada, or Adan people, ca. 1970. A fascinating hand-carved and hand-painted wooden figure from the Adan peoples, probably made to adorn a private a

**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

African, 20th century. Group of eleven West African / Ghana and Zaire pipes and bowls including a few Kuba, and Frafra. All but two accompanied by stands. Unmarked. Provenance: The Private Collection

An Akan Wood Figure Seated on a Throne West Africa, Ghana Height 35 11/16 inches (90.7 cm). Property from the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida Provenance: Gifted in 2001 (Inv. no. T2001.03