Bronze Hut / House Figure. Asante Ghana Gold Weight.
SKU: NUM99123603
An interesting African Ashanti / Asante Bronze Gold Weight in the form of a mud hut with 2 people.
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Description
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An interesting African Ashanti / Asante Bronze Gold Weight in the form of a mud hut with 2 people.
This Bronze Gold Weight is nicely cast in the form of an African hut 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: 704 grams
Size: 20cm / 8 inches high
Condition: Signs of use in keeping with age with good patina. Please see pictures.
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SKU: NUM99123603
