Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Peoples, Asipim Leather and Wood

Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Peoples Asipim Leather and Wood Chair, 19th Centurywith brass and bronze elementsChairs of this type are called ‘asipim’ and used by senior Asante chiefs during important ga

An Ashanti "Akuaba" wood fertility dollEarly/mid-20th century, Ashanti Peoples; Ghana, AfricaThe carved wood stylized female figure with beaded decoration at the neck and base; with later ad

**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

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

**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

Carved from a very heavy dense wood with well handled and polished surface and wonderful stylized female form and facial features. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 22.5 inches tall

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

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

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

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

**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

A carved wooden female effigy with stylized horns , hands outstretched and seated on a classic throne. Remnants of Gold Gilt. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure measures 9.5 inches tall. Prove

This is an authentic old "Gods" stool or shrine stool from the Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. A carved wooden traditional stool that at some point became the 'seat' of the shrine spirit known as an '

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 classic carved wooden fertility doll or idol with enlarged flat head and simplistic form, well handled and weathered surface suggesting field use and wear. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The sculpt

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

A finely carved Akua'ba doll considered a fertility idol. The figure has a very thinly carved enlarged circular head and normal body . Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The figure has been custom mounte

A carved wooden scene featuring two men and a Leopard that once adorned a orator or Linguist's staff top. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The staff top measures 8.5 x 7.5 inches and has gold leaf / go

A lovely clay sculpture of an ancestral face and head, traditionally considered memorial heads. Akan or Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The hand made terracotta clay head measures 11 x 5.5 inches.

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 finely carved wooden doll with classic treatment to the large flat head and stylized form, adorned with glass beads, well handled surface. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. The Doll measures 10 x 4 in