Typical with the wide array of styles and variations of Akan gold weights, this weight depicts to two friends, greeting.
They shake hands with their right hand, one man holds his stomach in a comical expression whilst the other holds his mouth.
For similar examples, refer to page 77, 'AFRICAN GOLDWEIGHTS' by Tom Phillips.
Estimated Period: 19th Century
Ex UK Collection
Height: 4 cm
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