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A COMPLICATED + LAYERED BIRD TREE OF LIFE 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
This is a fantastic tree of life 18thc Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. Depicting a tiered tree with multiple small birds in the branches. Elements of verdi gris in a dark patina Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. height 4.5 cm weight 20 grams?265ae.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp73%28%3E%3F265ae-13dd4aec318-0xff-
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A SHIELD WITH UNUSUAL PATTERNING THROUGHOUT, AN 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
A large and artistic traditional shield. An Akan gold measuring weight from the 18thC. Large and rare form. Has pretty patterning throughout the front. With chameleon eyes on the top and bottom. The patina is very well developed. Mid to dark bronze colour. Fine casting. Even the handle on the reverse side is depicted. In g ood condiiton. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. W e guarantee that this item has been tribally used. Height 4.7cms x width 2.5cm WEIGHT 12GRAM. Please view our other tribal auctions on www.ebay.co.uk using the ``view sellers other items `` button. As we calculate postage before packaging there may be a slight discrepancy in postage paid. If on receiving your item the overpaid postage is over the £2 packaging fee, please contact us and we will happily refund the difference as we have no interest in making ... morea profit on postage costs. In many cases we underestimate postage to the buyers advantage. For all items ending over £80 we will add a tribally used object as a gift. The quality of which depends on the price of the auction item. We normally can post items within 3 days of payment and will always try to be as quick as possible. But if we have a busy week, the item is quite large or we are travelling it can take longer. Please contact us if you are needing an update. We only sell items that have been used in traditional tribal life and practice and have been dealing in African tribal art for over 15 years. Good luck in your bidding and thanks for visiting Tribalspace. On 27-Sep-12 at 11:09:53 BST. Seller added the following information: CORRECTION WEIGHT 36 GRAMS HEIGHT 2.2CMS X 2.5CMS
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AN 18thC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT WITH SCULPTURAL FORM ex European collectn
This is a sculpturally large 18thC Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. The best collection we have ever sourced. Unusual form. Looks like a large seed pod with a bird coming from the middle of it. This is a very attractive weight in excellent condition. This has a deeply developed patina. Has a dark chocolate colour. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. 4.7cm length weight 27 grams
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A GREAT AKAN STOOL 18THC GOLD WEIGHT ex European collectn
This is a beautifully refined 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Depicting an Akan stool. A fine. Three dimensional casting. With decorative details throughout. There are patterns at each edge of the top of the stool. There is even a handle underneath the top. Ex European collection. The best collection we have ever found. An extremely well developed surface. Darkened vvith age. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a beautiful and rare weight in excellent condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. lendgth approx 4.5cms weighs approx 36 grams
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A VERY SCULPTURAL 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT IN THE FORM OF A CROCODILE
This is a beautifully well patinated 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Depicting a crocodile. Has a worn smooth feeling in the hand. An extremely well developed surface. Darkened with age. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is an extremely attractive weight in excellent condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 6cms weighs 22 grams
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A SNAKE COULED 18thC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT ex European collectn
This is a sculptural 18thC Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. The best collection we have ever sourced. A fine casting of a snake. Coiled up, with a raised diamond shaped head. An unusual sculptural weight in excellent condition. A very well developed patina. Softened vvith age. The head in particular is butter soft. Mid bronze colour. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. lenght 4.3CM X W 3CM weight 21 grams
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A BIG +BEAUTIFUL 18THC AKAN GOLD MEASURING WEIGHT ex European collectn
This is a big and beautifully shaped 18thC Akan gold measuring weight. Ex European collection. IT MEASURES 7.CMS IN HEIGHT! From the best collection we have ever sourced. A fantastically striking shape with cut out design. A bit like a bell. Fine relief patterns throughout. A complicated shape. This is a very attractive weight in excellent condition. Has deep patina. Soft throughout. Remnants of vert de gris Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. vvidth 5.5 height 7.3cm weight 26 grams
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AN AMAZING AND UNIQUE ABSTRACT 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT , WITH ADDITIONS
This is a beautifully detailed and well patinated 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. A unique design I have never seen before Probably representing an abstract mud fish shape Small old additions to adjust weight in tiny rings. A dark old patina with smooth highlights Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in excellent condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 5 cm weighs 20 grams
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A FINE, BIG & WELL PATINATED 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex European coll
This is a beautifully detailed 7cm long. Well patinated 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Ultra, ultra fine patterning throughout. Has a beautiful looking and feeling weight. Decorated with different elegant rhythms. A well developed patina. Darkened with age. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in excellent condition. Looks like it has been reduced for weighing purposes. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 7cm s 2.5cms weighs 16 grams
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THE BIGGEST+ BEST WOVEN SHIELD 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT WEVE SEEN Ex European coll
This is a massive. Beautifully detailed, well patinated 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Depicting a traditional woven shield. By far the largest we have ever seen and had the privelege of owning. The size is huge. But it is a fine casting, weighing 53grams, little for its size. Has fine patterning throughout. Both the back and the front. And the back has a brass loop addition. For weighing purposes. This is a stunning weight. The patina is a highlight. W ell developed patina. And glassy smooth in places. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in good condition. 2 tiny nicks from edge. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 8cm x width nearly 5cms weighs 53grams
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A RARE POWDER FLASK 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex European coll
This is a small rare shaped powder flask for a musket 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. The only one we have ever had. Has fine patterning throughout. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 3cm weighs 8 grams
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AN INTRICATE WARRIORS BELT , 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex European coll
This is a beautifully detailed and intricate 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Depicting a warriors belt complete with gourd Has fine patterning throughout. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 6cm weighs 19 grams
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A RARE DAN TRIBE POWER AXXE 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex European coll
This is a large rare shaped traditional axxe 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Modelled on one from the Dan tribe of the Ivorry Coast. With numerous studsup and down its curved shaft. COmes from a European collection. Has a collection number on the side of the base. The patina is dark and well developed. With a touch of vert de gris oxidisation. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in good condition. Custom mounted on a wooden stand. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. length 3cm weighs 62 grams incl base. 3c0.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Feog4d71f%2B%3E3c0-1420f33d448-0xfc-
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A FUNNY BIRD 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA Coll
This is an unusual bird form 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. The only one like this we have ever had. The body almost looks like an urn. With two curved handles. A large bird head sits on top. Has lovely quirky details. Ex US collection. There is a number pertaining to the collection on the base which is included in the price. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a lovely weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. H approx 6cm weighs grams
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A RARE SHAPED DRUM 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA coll
This is a rare shaped drum 18THC Akan gold measuring weight. Has fine naturalistic patterning throughout. Large robust form. Has collection number on stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. A deeply developed colour& patina. This is a lovely weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. H approx 6cm on stand weighs grams
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A REFINED +LARGE 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA coll
An old akan gold weight. 7 cm x 5 cm. Look at my other bronzes. di,RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%601d72f%2Bishhov%3C%3Edi-1451fe3bbe0-0x103-
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AN EXTRAORDINARY 17-18thC TABLET AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex US coll
This is an extraordinary 17-18thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. Shaped like a tablet. Thick. With a fantastically well developed patina. Rare and old form. Has a pleasing simplicity. Substantial smooth and ancient feel. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is an attractive weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width APPROX 4cms weighs grams
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A UNUSUAL ANTELOPE 18thC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a sweet 18thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. A sweet depiction of a antelope. Wood custom stand included in price. Has a collection number on the back of the stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width 6cm
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A FASCINATING GROUP OF EIGHT 18thC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT , ALL NATURAL CAST
This is fascinating group of eight themed 18thC Akan goldweights All are natural cast. Meaning they have all been cast with the lost wax technique from natural objecst as opposed to being carved in wax. Among them is a knot. Seeds, a leaf, plant stems. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. lengths from 1 to 4cm weighs from 5 to 20 grams
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A BACK REST 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a large and sculptural 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. Collected in the 1970s. Depicting a back rest. Has a sculptural feel. With additional design elements throughout. A collection number is on a tag attached. The patina is well developed. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h approx. 6 cm weighs 35G approx.
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AN EXCEPTIONAL FINE DETAILED FISH 18thC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
This is fine detailed 18-19thC Akan goldweight. A design with good attention to detail. 3-D design throughout. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. This is a very attractive weight in good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width 7cm weighs 21 grams
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DECORATED ON ALL SIDES, AN ANCIENT 17-18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
This is an ancient 17-18thC Akan goldweight. Decorated on all sides. A f ine construction. Carries some weight at over 60grams in weight. The patina is very well developed. Fine and smooth throughout. Has darkened to a mid bronze colour. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 2.7cm x 2.6cm x 1.5cm 69 grams
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AN ABSTRACTED FISH 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
We are lucky to find this rare 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. Exceptional details throughout. Highly stylised and abstracted form. Depicting a fish with no head and two tails. Has a sculptural feel. Body made up of 15 loops. With a U shaped striated spine. Metal custom stand included in price. Has a collection number on the back of the stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 7.5cm
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THE IVORIAN BANKNOTE CATFISH 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a stylish fish 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. It takes the form of the mudfish that adorns the bank notes of the Ivory Coast. Exceptional details throughout. Highly stylised and abstracted form. Depicting a fish with whiskers. Has a sculptural feel. Two small idisyncracies of the casting process at the fins. Metal custom stand included in price. Has a collection number on the back of the stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 7.5cm on stand
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A CRAZY ANIMAL 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT WITH EXQUSITE PATINA
This is an unusually shaped 18-19thC Akan goldweight. Depicting an interesting animal. Has f ine construction. The patina is extremely well developed. Fine and smooth throughout. The back legs have been subtracted for the purpose of weighing. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. The patina is very well developed. A very dark bronze colour has developed. In good condition. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 4cm 23 grams
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A LARGE DETAILED MUDFISH 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a detailed large 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. It takes the form of the mudfish which is a. Queen mother symbol Exceptional details throughout. Highly stylised and abstracted form. Strong highlighted patina Metal custom stand included in price. Has a collection number on the back of the stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 7 cm of actual weight.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*05e54c%3E-14747f8b816-0x108-
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A STINGRAY /BAT /BIRD / BUTTERFLY 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA coll
This is a rare 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. It takes the form of an animal which looks like a cross between a sting ray. Bat, and butterfly. Highly stylised and abstracted form. A patina that is golden. Has a collection number on the back. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 3.5 cm of actual weight weighs 10g.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk.rp*3A%3Cd%3Ff6%3E-1475f4af8cb-0x109-
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A RARE SHAPED 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT FROM GHANA ....EX USA COLL
This is a PRETTY and unusual 18thc Akan gold weight.ex USA collection Inspired by a practical form The patina HAS oxidised and darkened with age. Creating a dark appearance. In good condition. w approx 4.5 cm A genuine tribally used object. Please view our other tribal auctions.
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A VERY LARGE 18THC LEOPARD with a RAM, AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a striking and rare to find 18- 19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. Depicting a very big leopard with a ram in its mouth. The rams tongue is hanging out. The patina is exceptional! It is a very deep dark and almost black coloured patina. It is a sculptural feel with a shortened tail. The leopards spots are big spirals. That creates shape and movement all over its body, and they create big ears. Wood custom stand included in price. Has a collection number on the back of the stand. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. In good condition. Has a collection number on back of the stand. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. width 7.5cm weight 145g on stand. RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3F0%3C%3E-14839a1bb21-0x112-
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A REFINED WISDOM KNOT 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA coll
An old akan gold weight. Ex Maurice Bonnefoy collection 5 cm x 1.5 cm. Look at my other bronzes.
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A LARGE SIZED 6CM FINE 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a detailed 18- 19tHC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. Has fine geometric form. A large isosceles triangle with vein like lines converging at its centre and loops along the shortest perimeter. Has a purposeful overall arch. Nice details throughout. Well developed patina. A mid-dark bronze colour. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 6 cm
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A LARGE DOUBLE AXE 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
A nice large double axe 5 cm height. 3 cm large.
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A HUGE REFINED WISDOM KNOT 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
An old akan gold weight 6 cm x 2 cm. Look at my other bronzes.
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3 NICE GEOMETRIC 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
3 nice geometric old akan gold weight. Look at my other bronzes.
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AN 18THC-19THC AKAN 2 LINKED AMULET, GOLD WEIGHT Ex GERMAN collection
This is a lovely example of a complicated 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a GERMAN collection. Representing linked amulets. A complex construction. Requiring skill and time imvestment. A golden bronze colour. A smooth patina. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 6cm approx
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A VERY LARGE 18THC-19THC AKAN SHIELD GOLD WEIGHT Ex GERMAN collection
This is a lovely example of a very large and dramatic 18-19t hC Akan goldweight. From a GERMAN collection. Representing a big. Traditional woven shield. A complex and large construction. Requiring skill and time imvestment. A golden bronze colour. A smooth patina. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 7.5 x 4.5 cm 12 cm on stand
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A DOUBLE BLADDE PRESTIGE SWWORD 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
This is a rare double bladed prestige sword 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. A dark bronze colour. A very developed patina. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. h 6cm 19g
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A VERY DETAILED DRUM 18THC -19THC AKAN GOLD MEASURING WEIGHT, EX GERMAN COLL
This is a sophisticated 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a GERMAN collection. Depicting a rare object- a traditional hand held drum. Has all the details of the real thing. including pegs for the stretching of the hide cover. A looping handle etc. A golden bronze colour. An exceptionally well developed patina. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 3 cm 11g
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A NATURAL CAST SEED 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
An old akan gold weight. 1.5 cm diameter Look at my other bronzes.
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A NATURAL CAST PEANUT 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
An old akan gold weight. 4 cm long Look at my other bronzes. 006.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fuk%600d72f%2B%3E006-14b8a5c483d-0x104-
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A REFINED double crocodile 18THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
An old akan gold weight. 5 cm x 5 cm Look at my other bronzes.
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A DETAILED. ANTELOPE 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex USA collection
This is a unique antelope 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a USA collection. A detailed SCULPTURAL weight with smooth and well developed patina. The body has been halved. So the horns outstretch it. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. Custom made base included. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 4cm Weighs 9g
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A PRETTY BIRD 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex GERMAN collection
This is a pretty 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a GERMAN collection. Representing a bird. It has a big beak that is turned back towards its own body. Has a patterning all over the body to depict the feathers. The fan tail has had a subtraction for the purpose of weighing. A detailed solid weight with smooth patina. The brass has darkened with age. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. weight 12 g w 4 cm
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2 HEADS FEED ONE BODY 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex GERMAN collection
This is an interesting 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From a GERMAN collection. Depicts two bird heads with crests sharing one body. Relating to the African proverb of community. Expressively cast with some irregularities. The patina is well developed. The colour of the metal has darkened with age. Has a high degree of copper within the compound. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. weight 34 g 3.5 cm ec2.RcmdId ViewItemDescV4,RlogId p4%60bo7%60jtb9%3Fvo%7B%3Dd70f%2B%3Eec2-14be88d25fa-0x106-
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2 ELEGANT TOOL 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT Ex GERMAN collection
hThis is a nice couple of 18-19thC Akan goldweight. From sa GERMAN collection. Depicting two traditional tools. They have elegant lines and patina. Their edge shows nice details. As do the handle and there are circular motifs on one blaade. They are good examples with obvious age. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. weight 17 g total h 6.5 and 5.5 cm
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A UNIQUE ANIMAL 18THC-19THC AKAN GOLD WEIGHT
This is a cute animal18-19thC Akan goldweight. Sweet form. A golden bronze colour. Deeper in places. a nice smooth patina. Some of the details have been smoothed away with time. Made from brass using the lost wax technique. We guarantee that this item has been tribally used. w 4.7cm 53g
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