19TH CENTURY AKAN TRADITIONAL HUNTER GOLD WEIGHT, GHANA

Finely Cast 19th Century Bronze Gold Weight Depicting a Traditional Hunter. Akan Culture, Ghana

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This Akan gold weight depicts a traditional hunter, with a musket balanced over his shoulder., the hunter is shown smoking a pipe and holding a knife in his other hand.

A small gazelle is tied around his waist, and a second knife is secured in his belt.

Estimated Period: 19th Century or Before

Ex Private Collection, UK

Height: 4cm

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