African Art Ashanti Gold Weight

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

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

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

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

A Fine Akan or Ashanti Gold weight featuring a Leopard carrying its Prey, from Ghana, West Africa. This Gold weight measures 1 7/8 inches long mounted to a 2x2 inch base. Provenance: Newman Collection

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

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

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,

Collection West African gold weights, 20th c., incl. mostly Ashanti and Baule, (45+) pieces, copper alloy, 3"l (largest), 0.5"l (smallest)

Collection African gold weights, pendants, etc., 20th c., (50+) pieces, incl. Ashanti Peoples cast metal gold weights, small pendants, twist earrings, and other assorted miniature objects, 2.5"l (larg

74 The Akan World of Gold Weights Volumes I, II and III H 31 cm. B 24 cm. Georges Niangoran-Bouah Abidjan: Les Nouvelles Editions Africaines (1984). Volume I L'univers Akan des poids a peser l'or - Le

13 Goldgewichte, "abrammoo" Akan, Ghana / Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 3,5 - 7 cm. Provenienz: Adolf Burkhardt (1935-2002), Bern. Die Gewichte der Akan-Völker a

12 Goldgewichte, Vögel Akan, Ghana / Côte d’Ivoire Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 1,5 - 3,5 cm. B 1 - 5 cm. Provenienz: Adolf Burkhardt (1935-2002), Bern. Die Gewichte der Akan

Goldgewicht Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 5 cm. B 7 cm. Provenienz: - Maurice Bonnefoy (1920-1999). - The Auction Room, London (02.2014). - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privat

Goldgewicht Asante, Ghana Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 7 cm. Provenienz: - Maurice Bonnefoy (1920-1999). - The Auction Room, London (02.2014). - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsammlung

Goldgewicht Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 4,5 cm. Provenienz: - Maurice Bonnefoy (1920-1999). - The Auction Room, London (02.2014). - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsa

Goldgewicht (?) Akan, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. L 6 cm. Provenienz: René und Denise David, Zürich. Die Gewichte der Akan-Völker, welche im Wachsausschmelzverfahren hergestellt wurd

Goldgewicht Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 7 cm. Provenienz: - André Blandin (1930-2015), Marignane. - Schweizer Privatsammlung, Zürich. Publiziert: Blandin, André (1988). Afr

Goldgewicht Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 5 cm. Provenienz: - Maurice Bonnefoy (1920-1999). - The Auction Room, London (02.2014). - Galerie Walu, Zürich. - Schweizer Privatsamm

Goldgewicht, Hahn Akan, Ghana / Côte d’Ivoire Mit Sockel / with base Gelbguss. H 6,5 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). Die Gewichte

Goldgewicht, Doppel-Trommel Asante, Ghana Ohne Sockel / without base Gelbguss. H 6 cm. B 6 cm. Provenienz: Nachlass Madeleine und Jean-Jacques Keller (bis 1980 Abidjan, danach Rheinfelden). Die Gewich

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

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.