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LOT 2368
Ashanti Bronze Gold Figural Weight Collection
AKAN TRIBE, 19TH-20TH CENTURY A.D.
2 1/8 - 2 1/4 in. (105 grams total, 53-56 mm).
Comprising three kilted figures, each carrying a basket, in various poses. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an old Oxford, UK, collection.
From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
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Ashanti Bronze Gold Weight Collection
Akan Tribe, 19th-20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Including a miniature cutlass with phallic ornament, anchor with ropework detailing and other items. 236 grams total, 3-10.2 cm
From an old Oxford, UK, collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
African Wooden Ceremonial Face Mask
Dan Tribe, early-mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Carved in an exaggerated face with slits in the protrusive eyes, open lips, vertical crest from nose to brow; with a rolled leather headband, decorated with cowrie shells and lengths of fibre. 808 grams, 28 cm
From Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia, West Africa. From the late Brian Morley collection, 1950s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman. -
African Decorated Brass Cuff Bracelet
Benin, late 19th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
A highly patterned round bronze body with plain disc shaped ends, radiating studs to the outer edge. 59 grams, 74 mm
From Benin, West Africa. Ex Surrey, UK, ethnographical collection. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.
