will bronze box - Akan
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Description from the seller
The Ashanti, Asante, mastered the art of lost-wax casting, with copper-based metal considered sacred and regarded as inferior to gold, in order to produce ritual and prestige objects, such as the brass Kuduo intended, apart from storing gold dust, for use in domestic, family, and royal worship. Sacrifices and offerings were sometimes made to them. They were also sometimes buried with their owner. The box is accompanied by a set of old gold weights of various shapes, both geometric and figurative.
The Ashanti are one of the ethnic groups of Ghana (formerly the "Gold Coast"), belonging to the Akans group, living in a forested region. Like other peoples living in the central and southern parts of Ghana, they speak a language of the Twi group. This people consider women to be the final arbiters of all decisions. Fertility and children are the most common themes represented in Ashanti wooden sculptures.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris
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Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
Translated by Google TranslateThe Ashanti, Asante, mastered the art of lost-wax casting, with copper-based metal considered sacred and regarded as inferior to gold, in order to produce ritual and prestige objects, such as the brass Kuduo intended, apart from storing gold dust, for use in domestic, family, and royal worship. Sacrifices and offerings were sometimes made to them. They were also sometimes buried with their owner. The box is accompanied by a set of old gold weights of various shapes, both geometric and figurative.
The Ashanti are one of the ethnic groups of Ghana (formerly the "Gold Coast"), belonging to the Akans group, living in a forested region. Like other peoples living in the central and southern parts of Ghana, they speak a language of the Twi group. This people consider women to be the final arbiters of all decisions. Fertility and children are the most common themes represented in Ashanti wooden sculptures.
Provenance: Jean-Michel Huguenin, Paris
#afrohemian26
Seller's Story
Montagut Gallery
Gallery specializing in African tribal art
Montagut Gallery is a gallery specializing in African tribal art, a space devoted to exploring and celebrating the rich artistic heritage of the African continent. Founded in 1990 in Barcelona, the gallery has been a beacon for lovers of tribal art, thanks to the drive and passion of Guilhem Montagut.
Guided by his deep interest in tribal art, Guilhem Montagut immersed himself in this fascinating world through the influence of Rachel Montagut, pioneer and visionary in the world of African tribal art, founder and prominent gallerist. Since then, the gallery has remained true to its mission of spreading the beauty and importance of African art on the international art scene.
Montagut Gallery’s presence extends beyond the borders of Barcelona, actively participating in world-renowned fairs such as TEFAF Maastricht, Brafa Art Fair, Paris Tribal, Parcours des Mondes, and FAB.
The gallery is dedicated to organizing multidisciplinary exhibitions that dialogue and juxtapose African art with other artistic languages, creating a space for cultural exchange and reflection. Its aim is to raise awareness and help people understand that African art is not only a unique cultural expression but also an integral and indispensable part of the world’s art history heritage.
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Indigenous object name
will bronze box
Ethnic group/ culture
Akan
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
6 cm
Width
18 cm
Depth
18 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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