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Bronze Akan ceremonial weight from Côte d'Ivoire, mid-19th century, titled Poids à peser l'or figuratif. Hache de parade; provenance Collection privée; height 10 cm, width 1 cm, depth 6 cm; weight 84 g; indigenous name Abrammouo; condition Bon état; not sold with stand.

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Akan weights used to measure gold powder—employed since the 13th century—called abrammouo in singular and mrammuo in plural, are divided into two categories: geometric weights with symbolic motifs associated with proverbs, and figurative weights carrying messages inspired by flora, fauna, humans, and their artifacts.
They are cast in bronze using the lost wax process. Their color varies depending on the amount of brass or copper used in the alloy with tin. According to G. Niangoran-Bouah - The Akan universe of gold weighing scales, volume II, pages 76-78.

This figurative weight depicts an axe with a curved blade and handle. The handle, adorned with three cylindrical ornaments, classifies this axe as a ceremonial parade artifact. A copy of this weight is reproduced on page 153 of volume II of the aforementioned work.
Let's note the remarkable size of this weight.

Height 10 cm x Width 1 cm x Depth 6 cm Weight 84 g

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Akan weights used to measure gold powder—employed since the 13th century—called abrammouo in singular and mrammuo in plural, are divided into two categories: geometric weights with symbolic motifs associated with proverbs, and figurative weights carrying messages inspired by flora, fauna, humans, and their artifacts.
They are cast in bronze using the lost wax process. Their color varies depending on the amount of brass or copper used in the alloy with tin. According to G. Niangoran-Bouah - The Akan universe of gold weighing scales, volume II, pages 76-78.

This figurative weight depicts an axe with a curved blade and handle. The handle, adorned with three cylindrical ornaments, classifies this axe as a ceremonial parade artifact. A copy of this weight is reproduced on page 153 of volume II of the aforementioned work.
Let's note the remarkable size of this weight.

Height 10 cm x Width 1 cm x Depth 6 cm Weight 84 g

Patina of use

Send via registered Colissimo.

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Details

Indigenous object name
Abrammouo
Ethnic group/ culture
Akan
Country of Origin
Côte d'Ivoire
Period
Mid 19th century
Material
Bronze
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
The weight of figurative gold. Parade axe.
Height
10 cm
Width
1 cm
Depth
6 cm
Weight
84 g
Provenance
Private collection
Sold by
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