Late 19th Century Miniature Bronze Amulet/Gold Weight. Akan Culture, Ghana

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This bronze served a dual purpose, as an amulet and gold weight. Cast in a tiered triangular formation, this bronze would have been used to weigh gold dust, the currency of the Akan and potent symbol of kra (life-force).

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Estimated Period: Late 19th Century

Ex Private Collection, UK 

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