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3 Akan Gold Weights (Ghana, 19th–20th century)
Source: Ghana
Culture: Akan
Period: 1900
Material: Bronze
Height: 5.5-6 cm
Very good condition
Number of items sold: 3
These small cast-bronze figures are traditional gold weights from the Akan people of Ghana. Historically, gold dust served as currency in West Africa, and weights such as these were used on balance scales to ensure fair trade.
The weights often depict stylized human figures, animals, or symbolic scenes, and carried not only a functional purpose but also cultural meaning, reflecting proverbs, daily life, and ancestral wisdom.
This set of figurative weights illustrates the artistry and precision of Akan metal casting, while also offering insight into the economic and social practices of precolonial West Africa. Today, they are highly regarded by collectors for their historical value and sculptural presence.
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3 Akan Gold Weights (Ghana, 19th–20th century)
Source: Ghana
Culture: Akan
Period: 1900
Material: Bronze
Height: 5.5-6 cm
Very good condition
Number of items sold: 3
These small cast-bronze figures are traditional gold weights from the Akan people of Ghana. Historically, gold dust served as currency in West Africa, and weights such as these were used on balance scales to ensure fair trade.
The weights often depict stylized human figures, animals, or symbolic scenes, and carried not only a functional purpose but also cultural meaning, reflecting proverbs, daily life, and ancestral wisdom.
This set of figurative weights illustrates the artistry and precision of Akan metal casting, while also offering insight into the economic and social practices of precolonial West Africa. Today, they are highly regarded by collectors for their historical value and sculptural presence.