Ashanti Bronze Tribal People Figure. Asante Ghana Gold Weight.
SKU: NUM99123604
Interesting African Ashanti / Asante Bronze Gold Weight in the form of a tribal family stirring or mashing food in a pot.
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Description
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An interesting African Ashanti / Asante Bronze Gold Weight in the form of a tribal family stirring or mashing food in a pot.
This Bronze Gold Weight is nicely cast in the form of an African group preparing food and has a good patina.
The weights were once used by the people of Ghana when trading gold with merchants along the Ivory coast. Each one is individually made and unique as the mould is damaged in the process of making the item.
Material: Bronze
Weight: 318 grams
Size: 11cm / 4.5 inches high
Condition: Signs of use in keeping with age with good patina. Please see pictures.
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SKU: NUM99123604
