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Each piece is documented by ethnic group where identifiable, object type, material, technique and approximate period, with provenance noted where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWorldwide shipping from the Netherlands. Private viewings by appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"ceremonial-anklet-from-west-africa-sahel-volta-region","title":"Ceremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeremonial Anklet from West Africa  Sahel \/ Volta region,Provernence Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis Solid copper anklet cast in two interlocking halves with a tongue and groove closure, designed to be fitted and locked onto the ankle.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe exterior is decorated with fine incised geometric bands and cross hatched motifs. 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Worn by women of rank, its spiraling form conveyed prestige and authority, where elegance emerged through material value and ceremonial restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eThey signified status, rank, and authority, often associated with elders, titled individuals, or ritual contexts. 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This powerful cuff was worn by elders, warriors and lineage heads as a symbol of protection, authority and social rank within the communit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDimensions: 8.6 × 6.4 × 1.6 cm \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWeight: 169 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvernence Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52173790413141,"sku":"EG 92","price":780.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/Untitleddesign.png?v=1767103230"},{"product_id":"silver-neck-ring-torque-from-ethiopia-horn-of-africa","title":"Silver neck ring torque from Ethiopia, Horn of Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA substantial \u003cb\u003esilver neck ring \/ torque\u003c\/b\u003e from \u003cb\u003eEthiopia, Horn of Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, attributed by form and decoration to \u003cb\u003eOromo or southern Ethiopian highland traditions\u003c\/b\u003e, and dating to the  Hand-forged from solid silver with recurved hooked terminals and engraved geometric motifs, the piece reflects ceremonial or status adornment rather than utilitarian wear. The form, terminal construction, and engraving grammar closely align with museum-documented Ethiopian and Eritrean silver neck rings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003eEG 02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOutside diameter: \u003cb\u003e127 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInside diameter: 115 \u003cb\u003emm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWeight: \u003cb\u003e171 grams\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52179969507669,"sku":"EG 02","price":570.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/EG002SilverneckringtorquefromEthiopia_HornofAfrica.jpg?v=1778437569"},{"product_id":"berber-antique-silver-cuff-bracelet-late-19th-to-early-20th-century","title":"Berber antique silver Cuff Bracelet, late 19th to early 20th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique silver cuff bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA silver cuff bracelet from North Africa (Morocco\/Algeria region, attributed) \u003cbr\u003eLate 19th to early 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG 01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance: Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOutside diameter: 79,7 \u003cb\u003emm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInside diameter: 83 \u003cb\u003emm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWeight: 80\u003cb\u003e grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52180014432597,"sku":"EG 01","price":480.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/Untitleddesign_3292ef53-19a6-486a-9f35-11abc081594c.png?v=1767266933"},{"product_id":"venda-wooden-mortar-and-pestle-south-africa-mid-20th-century","title":"Venda Wooden Mielie Stamper, Mortar and Pestle, South Africa, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHand carved from dense African hardwood, this substantial mortar and pestle set was traditionally used by the Venda people of Limpopo to pound maize and grains. The vessel features a band of small punctate carvings below the rim and triangular bosses above the base are motifs characteristic of Venda domestic woodwork. Its smooth interior and dark patina attest to decades of daily use. Functional yet sculptural, it embodies the craftsmanship and cultural heritage of rural South African life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eMelie Stamper (Base)\u003cbr\u003eDiameter  330mm x 490mm high weight  10KG\u003cbr\u003ePestle \u003cbr\u003eDiameter  70mm x 1100mm long weight 2.5 Kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote - Packing to be discussed and quoted on enquiry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52193387741525,"sku":"TG MG 01","price":280.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_a6a0814e-010a-4327-aa41-3078d5d93c42.png?v=1767420908"},{"product_id":"a-beautiful-akan-asante-baule-bronze-goldweight-from-ghana-cote-d-ivoire","title":"A beautiful Akan (Asante\/Baule) bronze goldweight from Ghana\/Côte d’Ivoire","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAkan (Asante\/Baule) bronze goldweight from Ghana\/Côte d’Ivoire, cast by the lost-wax method. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDating to the 18th–19th century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eAs described in Africa Adorned (Angela Fisher), small sculpted heads and mask forms were used as symbols of rank, ancestral presence, and spiritual protection, expressing the identity and prestige of the owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDimensions \u003cbr\u003e4.2 cm long  × 2.5 cm. × 1.7 cm,\u003cbr\u003eweight 53 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52193394753877,"sku":"EG 038","price":200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_2b534c27-c089-423d-b45c-94df6e75f618.png?v=1772364212"},{"product_id":"tribal-namibian-hippo-drum","title":"Rare Tribal Namibian Hippo Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTribal Hippo Drum from Southern Africa, mimics the sound of an hippo\u003cbr\u003eThis drum was carved out of a single piece of wood. 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Far more than ornament, such armlets were worn as powerful markers of rank, authority, and social distinction within Akan society. Their bold architectural form and finely worked surfaces speak to both technical mastery and symbolic meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example comes from the renowned collection of \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther \u003c\/b\u003ethe influential German collector whose carefully assembled holdings of African art were formed during the mid 20th century and are respected for their quality, authenticity, and early provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare object where artistry, power, and history converge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSKU: EG 142\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Height 9.9 cm × Width 87.6 cm × Depth 8.2 cm (approx.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52195850846549,"sku":"EG 142","price":630.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_1bfe916f-99eb-4173-8a76-19b536195d4c.png?v=1767472929"},{"product_id":"hh-6-prestige-arm-currency-bracelet-central-africa-lower-congo-region-19th-century","title":"HH 6 Prestige Arm Currency Bracelet Central Africa, Lower Congo region, 19th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrestige Arm Currency Bracelet \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCentral Africa, Lower Congo region\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e19th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCast brass \/ copper alloy (lost-wax)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis monumental arm currency exemplifies Central African systems of value in which wealth was worn, displayed, and secured. Cast in heavy copper alloy with a hinged locking mechanism, such objects functioned as stores of wealth, media of exchange, and markers of social rank and alliance. The bracelet was documented and marked “HH 6” by the German ethnologist \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e during his Central African research. Retaining its original field marking, the object preserves a rare link between material culture and early 20th-century ethnographic study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eProvenance: Egon Guenther Collection,  acquired from Hans Himmrelheber\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutside diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 115.82 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside diameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 77.78 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 75.91 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.045 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Brass, copper alloy lost-wax cast\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52209998922069,"sku":"HH 06","price":680.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_cc2dcc51-8e3d-4b85-b2de-89410b3c9cf4.png?v=1767649100"},{"product_id":"eg-0059-a-bobo-bracelet-of-sculptural-power","title":"EG 0059 A Bobo Bracelet of Power","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCast using the lost wax method, this substantial copper alloy bracelet is attributed to the \u003cb\u003eBobo people of Burkina Faso, West Africa\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDefined by its pronounced conical projections and rope patterned bands, the form reflects both technical mastery and symbolic presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eComparable examples are illustrated in \u003ci\u003eAfrica Adorned\u003c\/i\u003e by Angela Fisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esku:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG 0059\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength 82.8 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth 75,16 mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 20,23 mm\u003cbr\u003eInternal diameter 46,81mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 170 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52218705641813,"sku":"EG 0059","price":245.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_b4d9b794-3371-4447-aa33-f64f4261ea56.png?v=1768067947"},{"product_id":"bronze-currency-armlet-circa-late-19th-early-20th-century-lower-cross-river-region-of-south-eastern-nigeria","title":"Bronze Currency Armlet, circa. late 19th early 20th century Lower Cross River region of south eastern Nigeria","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHeavy bronze armlet, lost wax cast and decorated with incised geometric bands. Objects of this type functioned as \u003cb\u003ecurrency, prestige ornaments, and markers of social status\u003c\/b\u003e, circulating within exchange and ceremonial systems of the \u003cb\u003eLower Cross River region\u003c\/b\u003e of southeastern Nigeria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003eHH 15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMARKED:\u003c\/strong\u003e HH\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eLength: 191 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 90 m\u003cbr\u003eInternal Length: 73.4  \u003cbr\u003eInternal width 64 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 346 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003eCollected by Hans Himmelheber\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52233035579733,"sku":"HH 15","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3_f620c563-1d7a-4d96-b401-045406cfe8a4.png?v=1768065378"},{"product_id":"african-headrest-attributed-northern-kenya-southern-ethiopia-late-19th-early-20th-century","title":"African Headrest (Attributed) Northern Kenya \/ Southern Ethiopia Late 19th–early 20th century","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarved from a single piece of wood, this lightweight headrest features a gently curved saddle top supported by three sculptural legs. Such forms were used by East African pastoralist communities to protect hairstyles while resting. On stylistic grounds, it is attributed to the \u003cb\u003eBorana Oromo people\u003c\/b\u003e, though similar examples are also known among neighboring groups in northern Kenya, including the Samburu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength  251 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth  139 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 234 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52244500054357,"sku":"EG HR 10","price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_c9839353-e971-4d1c-afd4-fc91dbdfc55b.png?v=1768253051"},{"product_id":"edo-bronze-armlet-benin-kingdom-nigeria","title":"Edo Bronze Armlet, Benin Kingdom Nigeria","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBenin Kingdom, southern Nigeria\u003cbr\u003eLost-wax cast bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the Egon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis sculptural bronze armlet was produced by the Edo people of southern Nigeria, within the artistic tradition of the historic Benin Kingdom. Cast using the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique, each example was individually made, resulting in subtle variations in form and surface.\u003cbr\u003eThe armlet’s segmented structure, heavy walls, and textured exterior are characteristic of Benin court metalwork. In Edo society, bronze was a prestigious material, reserved for elite, ceremonial, and courtly use. Objects of this type functioned not merely as adornment, but as markers of rank, authority, and affiliation, as well as stores of regulated wealth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis example displays a deep, mature surface with areas of natural wear and patination consistent with age and use. Its strong sculptural presence reflects the importance of bronze within Edo visual culture, where form and material conveyed power as much as ornament.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe armlet comes from the \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003c\/b\u003e, noted for its focus on early and authentic African metalwork acquired prior to the widespread circulation of later reproductions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU: \u003c\/strong\u003eEG 049\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eExternal dimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e•   Length: \u003cb\u003e93.55 mm \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e•   Width: \u003cb\u003e74 m\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e•   Thickness: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e29.73 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eInternal opening:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e•   Length: \u003cb\u003e5\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e•   Width: \u003cb\u003e49.9 mm\u003cbr\u003eweight 570 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52303585050965,"sku":"EG 049","price":730.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3.jpg?v=1769023379"},{"product_id":"tg-wb7-zulu-carved-wooden-double-bowl-kwazulu-natal-south-africa","title":"Zulu carved wooden double bowl, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCarved from a single block of hardwood \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ecirca mid 20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003ethese Zulu double bowls were made for everyday life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eUsed in KwaZulu-Natal households, they served relishes, condiments, or accompaniments shared during meals and social gatherings. The paired bowls allowed two foods to be offered together, reflecting a communal way of eating.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eTheir beauty lies in function, balance, and touch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg white-space-prewrap font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eshaped by hand, finished through use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e332 mm (L) × 129 mm (W) × 54.3 mm (H)\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 270 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52318223892821,"sku":"TG WB7","price":440.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3_86ad916b-2a8c-4fdd-a426-42b8c6a337ec.jpg?v=1769201399"},{"product_id":"rare-bamana-bambara-ritual-mask-mali-west-africa","title":"Rare Bamana (Bambara) Ritual Mask – Mali, West Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003erare Bamana (Bambara) ritual mask\u003c\/b\u003e originates from \u003cb\u003eMali, West Africa\u003c\/b\u003e, and represents a powerful tradition of abstract ceremonial sculpture created by the \u003cb\u003eBamana people\u003c\/b\u003e. Renowned for their restrained yet commanding visual language, Bamana masks were carved for use in \u003cb\u003eritual, initiation, and agricultural ceremonies\u003c\/b\u003e, where they embodied spiritual authority and ancestral forces within the community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe mask features an \u003cb\u003eelongated helmet-style form\u003c\/b\u003e, squared eye openings, and a \u003cb\u003evertical crested superstructure\u003c\/b\u003e, elements strongly associated with Bamana sculptural aesthetics. Such masks were traditionally worn with fiber costumes during performances accompanied by music and dance, serving symbolic, social, and spiritual functions. The architectural severity of the carving suggests use within a \u003cb\u003eserious ceremonial context\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than public entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe surface displays \u003cb\u003eextensive wear, aged patina, and original attachment holes\u003c\/b\u003e, all consistent with authentic ritual use over time. These characteristics reflect repeated handling and ceremonial activation, rather than later decorative production. The sculptural presence and material integrity place this work firmly within the \u003cb\u003eBamana ritual tradition of central Mali\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLikely carved in the \u003cb\u003elate 19th to early 20th century\u003c\/b\u003e, this African mask stands as a compelling example of \u003cb\u003eWest African tribal art\u003c\/b\u003e, valued for its cultural significance, sculptural form, and historical depth. 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Circulating widely along the Niger Delta’s riverine systems, objects of this type formed the backbone of exchange, ceremony, and social obligation in the pre-colonial and early colonial period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis example forms part of the \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther family collection\u003c\/b\u003e, assembled over decades of focused collecting of African art and material culture, and preserved with its original surface and patination intact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e EG 124\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eToday, manillas such as this are recognised not only as historic currencies, but as enduring cultural artefacts that reflect the sophistication and complexity of African economic systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eExternal width 72.68 mm\u003cbr\u003eInternal width51.32 mm\u003cbr\u003eExternal height 68.89 mm\u003cbr\u003eInternal Height 43.51 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 78 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374873997653,"sku":"EG 124","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_214cc3c6-7c13-4de3-9fbc-474bc3c3f9a7.jpg?v=1769625407"},{"product_id":"cameroon-grassfields-ceremonial-bronze-bell-armlet-bamum-kingdom-circa-1880-1920","title":"Cameroon Grassfields Ceremonial Bronze Bell Armlet.","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA rare ceremonial bronze bell armlet from the Cameroon Grassfields, attributed to the Bamum (Bamoun) Kingdom. Cast using the lost-wax technique in the late 19th to early 20th century, this sculptural ornament was designed to be worn in court and ritual contexts, where sound signified authority and rank. The integral hollow bells activate through movement, transforming gesture into sound. Collected in the field by the German ethnologist \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and later acquired directly from him by \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e the armlet retains its original painted inventory mark \u003cstrong\u003e“HH,” \u003c\/strong\u003econfirming its documented provenance. 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The elevated architectural base and pierced central panel indicate a \u003cb\u003eritual or shrine-related function\u003c\/b\u003e, rather than everyday seating. The deeply curved saddle-shaped top derives from the sacred Akan stool tradition, symbolising lineage, status, and spiritual power. 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Defined by its balanced proportions and restrained sculptural form, the headrest reflects the Zulu aesthetic ideal of harmony between function and design. Collected for its strong architectural presence and well-preserved surface, it stands as a refined example of mid-20th-century Zulu material culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCirca:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960s–1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eOnce part of the \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (since the 1970s), renowned for its discerning eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eComparable examples reside in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Wits Art Museum, and the Birmingham Museum of Art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eLength 364mm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 106mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth 94mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 583 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416367395157,"sku":"EG HR14","price":380.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_e3e254ea-6092-4c9e-b7b7-7098e1da9067.jpg?v=1769846954"},{"product_id":"authentic-lobi-gurunsi-wooden-stool-early-20th-century-african-tribal-art-egon-guenther-collection","title":"Authentic Lobi Gurunsi Wooden Stool – Early 20th Century African Tribal Art  - Egon Guenther Collection","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eLobi\/Gurunsi wooden stool\u003c\/b\u003e originates from the Lobi–Gurunsi cultural region of \u003cb\u003esouth-western Burkina Faso and northern Ghana\u003c\/b\u003e. It was traditionally made and used by the \u003cb\u003eLobi and Gurunsi peoples\u003c\/b\u003e, renowned for their powerful, architectural wood carvings and deeply symbolic domestic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe stool functioned as a \u003cb\u003epersonal low seat\u003c\/b\u003e within the household and could also serve as a \u003cb\u003estatus or ritual object\u003c\/b\u003e, reflecting the owner’s position, age, or social role. Carved by hand from solid wood, it features a broad circular seat and base joined by intersecting supports, and displays a deep, naturally developed patina with handling wear and age-related fissures consistent with long-term use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe piece dates to the \u003cb\u003eearly 20th century or earlier\u003c\/b\u003e and comes from the \u003cem\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, an established early European collection that significantly strengthens its authenticity and historical credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDiameter 36 cm\u003cbr\u003eHeight 23.5 cm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 3.1 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e9401.69 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52416453017941,"sku":"EG AS1","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_9c41103c-4a8e-419e-98b2-84f0220b00df.jpg?v=1769850575"},{"product_id":"hr6-turkana-tribal-headrest","title":"Authentic Turkana Wooden Headrest – Early 20th Century African Tribal Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eauthentic wooden headrest\u003c\/b\u003e originates from the \u003cb\u003eTurkana people of northern Kenya\u003c\/b\u003e, a pastoralist culture renowned for producing sculptural yet highly functional personal objects. Hand-carved from a single block of wood, the headrest features a \u003cb\u003egenerously curved saddle-shaped top\u003c\/b\u003e, supported by a \u003cb\u003esingle vertical central rib\u003c\/b\u003e rising from a \u003cb\u003esmooth domed base. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eA classic and immediately recognisable Turkana form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAmong the Turkana, headrests were essential \u003cb\u003epersonal possessions\u003c\/b\u003e, used while sleeping to protect carefully styled hair and frequently carried during seasonal movement. Beyond their practical function, such objects also conveyed \u003cb\u003eindividual identity, maturity, and social status\u003c\/b\u003e. The surface of this example displays a \u003cb\u003ewarm, naturally developed patina\u003c\/b\u003e, with softened edges, visible tool marks, and wear consistent with prolonged traditional use.\u003cbr\u003eDating to the \u003cb\u003eearly to mid-20th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEgon Guenther Family Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eCulture \/ People:\u003c\/b\u003e Turkana\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eGeographic origin:\u003c\/b\u003e Northern Kenya (Lake Turkana region)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eDate (circa):\u003c\/b\u003e Early–mid 20th century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e   •   \u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-carved wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHeight: approx. 62 mm\u003cbr\u003eLength: approx. 215 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth: approx. 114 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e approx. \u003cb\u003e605 g\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Stable, with age-related wear and patina consistent with use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52418380530005,"sku":"EG HR6","price":860.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/1_09ffe496-10f1-4a06-aa29-0565039f6aca.jpg?v=1769853289"},{"product_id":"eg-hr04-authentic-oromo-borana-headrest-circa-mid-20th-century-southern-ethiopia-northern-kenya","title":"Authentic Oromo (Borana) Headrest  circa mid 20th century,  Southern Ethiopia \/ Northern Kenya","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis authentic African headrest was carved by the \u003cb\u003eOromo (Borana) people\u003c\/b\u003e, a pastoralist culture of southern Ethiopia and northern Kenya\u003cbr\u003eSuch objects also functioned as markers of adulthood, identity, and social status within Oromo society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCarved from dense hardwood, the headrest is decorated with finely incised geometric patterns around the base, a characteristic feature of Borana workmanship. 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Cast using the traditional lost-wax (\u003ci\u003ecire perdue\u003c\/i\u003e) technique, this figurative weight features a highly stylized anthropomorphic form characteristic of historic Asante gold weights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuch objects visually referenced Akan proverbs and conveyed philosophical concepts relating to balance, ethics, authority, and social order—ideas fundamental to Akan commercial and cultural life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Cultural Context\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGold weights served multiple roles within Akan society:\u003cbr\u003e•   Used as precise measuring tools for gold dust\u003cbr\u003e•   Central to the regulation of trade and commerce\u003cbr\u003e•   Important expressions of African symbolic and philosophical art\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe original leather backing is a documented functional feature, providing stability and protection during use, while also carrying symbolic significance related to the handling of gold dust.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCirca 18th–19th century Akan gold weight.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEgon Guenther Collection;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003epreviously in the collection of \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHans Himmelheber (1908–2003).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1132\" data-start=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight 44 mm\u003cbr\u003eWidth 47 mm\u003cbr\u003eThickness  including leather backing 12mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 19 grams\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52447794135381,"sku":"HH 16","price":540.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/HH16Akan_Asante_FigurativeGoldWeightwithLeatherBacking_Ghana_18th_19thCentury.jpg?v=1778403556"},{"product_id":"rare-akan-bronze-arm-ring-baule-culture-cote-d-ivoire-provenancehans-himmelheber-egon-guenther","title":"Rare Akan Bronze Arm Ring, Baule Culture, Côte d’Ivoire","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis rare and substantial bronze arm ring is a 19th-century prestige ornament from the Akan cultural sphere, most probably Baule, originating in present-day Côte d’Ivoire. 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The surface displays a deep, stable patina with wear consistent with age and ceremonial handling.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e HH 11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked:\u003c\/strong\u003e HH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFormerly in the \u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber collection \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ereference: HH,\u003cbr\u003eacquired by \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOuter diameter: 102 mm\u003cbr\u003eInner diameter: 72 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 489 grams\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52487556792661,"sku":"HH 11","price":420.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_2122b4d8-565c-4930-a645-5e6330d996e5.jpg?v=1770284504"},{"product_id":"19th-century-african-bronze-serpent-bracelet-lost-wax-cast-hans-himmelheber-provenance","title":"19th-Century African Bronze Serpent Bracelet – Lost-Wax Cast, Hans Himmelheber Provenance","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMarked HH2This \u003cb\u003eWest African bronze serpent bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e originates from the \u003cb\u003eLower Niger \/ Niger–Benue region of southwestern Nigeria\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can be \u003cb\u003eattributed to Yoruba-speaking peoples, or closely related Yoruba-affiliated riverine cultures\u003c\/b\u003e, dating to the \u003cb\u003e19th century\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt was produced using the \u003cb\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique\u003c\/b\u003e, resulting in a solid, individually cast armlet with incised decoration and a stylised serpent head. The serpent motif is associated with \u003cb\u003eprotection, spiritual authority, and continuity\u003c\/b\u003e, and the bracelet functioned as a \u003cb\u003eritual or status armlet\u003c\/b\u003e, worn by titled or initiated individuals rather than serving as currency or ordinary adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenience\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis item is marked in white paint  \u003cstrong\u003eHH2 (\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bracelet comes from the collection of \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, was later acquired by the \u003ca href=\"chatgpt:\/\/generic-entity?number=1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOutside diameter 91 mm\u003cbr\u003eInside diameter 68 mm\u003cbr\u003eWeight 271 g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52489134276949,"sku":"HH 23","price":520.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/3_64bed5bd-7a0b-498b-a1f2-391d1b1fadf3.jpg?v=1770293608"},{"product_id":"9th-century-akan-asante-cast-brass-prestige-bracelet-southern-ghana","title":"9th Century Akan (Asante) Cast Brass Prestige Bracelet – Southern Ghana","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis substantial \u003cb\u003eAkan (Asante) cast brass prestige bracelet\u003c\/b\u003e was produced in southern Ghana during the 19th century, when heavy metal arm ornaments functioned as markers of \u003cb\u003erank, wealth, and social distinction\u003c\/b\u003e. Such bracelets were worn by individuals of status and were integral to formal dress within Akan courtly and ceremonial contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe bracelet is cast in brass using the traditional \u003cb\u003elost-wax technique\u003c\/b\u003e and features a \u003cb\u003eribbed circular body with applied rounded bosses\u003c\/b\u003e. These elements are characteristic of Akan metalwork of the period and reflect a focus on mass, balance, and visual presence rather than surface engraving or figurative imagery. The weight and thickness of the bracelet underscore its role as a prestige object rather than everyday adornment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis example is further distinguished by its \u003cb\u003edocumented provenance\u003c\/b\u003e. It was acquired in West Africa by \u003cb\u003eHans Himmelheber\u003c\/b\u003e, one of the most important early collectors and scholars of African art, and later entered the \u003cb\u003eEgon Guenther collection\u003c\/b\u003e. Himmelheber inventory markings remain visible, confirming its place within this historically significant corpus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture \/ Tribe:\u003c\/b\u003e Akan (Asante)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked \u003c\/strong\u003eHH 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeographic Location:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSouthern Ghana, West Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e circa \u003cb\u003e19th century\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInternal width: \u003cb\u003e45 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eInternal height: \u003cb\u003e44 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThickness: \u003cb\u003e15 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWeight: \u003cb\u003e156 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProvenance:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection\u003cbr\u003eHimmelheber Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52490312679765,"sku":"HH 21","price":510.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/2_8ad9b091-fa35-4094-aa09-4d38e1c58ca6.jpg?v=1770302591"},{"product_id":"akan-cast-bronze-prestige-bracelet-currency-bracelet-west-africa","title":"Akan Cast Bronze Prestige Bracelet (Currency Bracelet), West AfricaCirca late 19th – early 20th century","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"223\"\u003eThis substantial \u003cstrong data-end=\"270\" data-start=\"240\"\u003ecast bronze\/brass bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic \u003cstrong data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eWest African prestige and currency bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, produced using the \u003cstrong data-end=\"396\" data-start=\"352\"\u003elost-wax (cire perdue) casting technique\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The stylized anthropomorphic figure mounted on the loop suggests a \u003ci\u003eprotective or ceremonial function\u003c\/i\u003e, consistent with wrist ornaments worn by spiritual specialists or community leaders. \u003cbr\u003eOne figure is missing, indicating it may have once been part of a paired or symmetrical design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAttributed to \u003ci\u003eSenufo or Lobi-speaking peoples\u003c\/i\u003e of the \u003ci\u003eIvory Coast and Burkina Faso region\u003c\/i\u003e (West Africa), where combined iron and alloyed bronze work was integral to ritual dress and status regalia. Similar forms have been documented in museum collections as \u003ci\u003epersonal talismans or initiation adornments\u003c\/i\u003e used in rites or as markers of authority. 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