Antique Akan brass goldweight pendant from Ghana, 19th–20th century.

This brass pendant is attributed to the Akan (Ashanti) gold-trading cultures of Ghana, West Africa, and was produced using the traditional lost-wax casting technique during the 19th to early 20th century.

Objects of this type relate to the Akan goldweight system, where brass forms represented value, status and participation in regional gold trade networks. The perforation indicates it was later worn as adornment after its economic function.

The curved form and concentric motifs reflect visual language associated with Akan gold weight design. Fine linear engraving and balanced proportions demonstrate skilled lost wax casting typical of Ghanaian brass trade objects. The suspension hole suggests later personal use as jewellery, a common transformation of historic gold weights once their economic role ended.

Measurements
Length: 10.1 cm
Width: 5.1 cm
Thickness: 1.5 cm
Weight: 165 g