Gold weight (7) - Ghana - 1970-1980

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Seven brass Ashanti goudgewicht weights from the Akan people in Ghana, dating to 1970–1980, each weight depicting cultural symbols.

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Akan gold weights from West Africa, made by the Akan people. The weights are images of various cultural items and symbols.
Owning a complete set of weights increased a man's status within society.

Akan gold weights from West Africa, made by the Akan people. The weights are images of various cultural items and symbols.
Owning a complete set of weights increased a man's status within society.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Type
Gold weight
No. of items
7
Country of Origin
Ghana
Material
Brass
Ethnic group/ culture
Akan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3 cm
Width
0.5 cm
Depth
1.8 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
Title additional information
Ashanti gold weight
The NetherlandsVerified
1207
Objects sold
97.67%
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