Weight - Akan weights - Akan - Côte d'Ivoire

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Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.

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Bronze Akan weight for weighing gold, titled Poids; late 19th century; origin Côte d'Ivoire; 150 g; 8 × 7 cm; in good condition; provenance private collection.

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Description from the seller

Authentic and rare Akan weight for weighing gold. This stacked weight is magnificent in beauty; at the bottom there are two birds and at the top two birds around a fountain.

Seller's Story

I am a dealer and collector of African art living in the Paris region. And my objects are collected on site. I have over 35 years of experience in the field.
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Authentic and rare Akan weight for weighing gold. This stacked weight is magnificent in beauty; at the bottom there are two birds and at the top two birds around a fountain.

Seller's Story

I am a dealer and collector of African art living in the Paris region. And my objects are collected on site. I have over 35 years of experience in the field.
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Details

Indigenous object name
Akan weights
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Akan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Late 19th century
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Weight
Height
8 cm
Width
7 cm
Weight
150 g
Provenance
Private collection
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