Dimitri André

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Bronze weight pendants
Akan culture, Ghana.
Sizes in photo.

Nice collection of ancient bronze objects. There are sword-shaped and turtle-shaped pendants and weights for weighing gold. These are unique pieces handcrafted. No reusable molds; the molds were broken to release the objects. Beautiful old patina. Circa 1900.

Poids Pendentifs en bronze
Culture Akan, Ghana. 
Tailles sur photo.

Bel ensemble d'objet en bronze ancien. Il y a des pendentifs en forme d'épée et de tortue et des poids à peser l'or. Ce sont des pièces uniques réalisées de façon artisanale. Pas de moules réutilisable, les moules sont cassés pour sortir les objets. Belles patine ancienne. Circa 1900.

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Pendant Weights - Akan - Ghana

Late 19th century - Bronze - Fair condition

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Poids Pendentifs, a bronze object from the Akan culture in Ghana, dating to circa 1900, authentic original, width 9 cm, in good condition.

Pendant Weights - Akan - Ghana

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Poids Pendentifs, a bronze object from the Akan culture in Ghana, dating to circa 1900, authentic original, width 9 cm, in good condition.

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