{"product_id":"for-sale-pair-of-akan-ashanti-figural-gold-weights-ghana-lost-wax-cast-brass-basket-bearer-machete-bearer","title":"FOR SALE – Pair of Akan (Ashanti) Figural Gold Weights, Ghana – Lost-Wax Cast Brass Basket Bearer \u0026 Machete Bearer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis matched pair of Akan (Ashanti) figural gold weights from Ghana depicts two expressive everyday subjects: a basket bearer balancing a head-borne basket and a man carrying a machete while smoking a pipe. Cast in brass using the traditional lost-wax process, these miniature sculptures formed part of the sophisticated Akan gold dust weighing system and reflect the narrative imagery for which Akan gold weights are internationally recognised.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1334\"\u003eEach figure was individually modelled and cast, displaying the subtle asymmetry and crisp surface detail characteristic of authentic lost-wax production. The naturally developed patina and age-related wear are consistent with historic use and add to their collector appeal. Fine figural gold weights of this quality remain highly sought after by collectors of African art, ethnographic material and historic currency systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003eCirca:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e19th–20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eEgon Guenther Collection; by family descent to the Thomas Guenther Collection, Pijnacker, The Netherlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eEG16 – Basket Bearer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m3p0r6\" data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003eHeight: 3.84 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ygnl07\" data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eDiameter: 2.0 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xe3624\" data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eWeight: 9 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eEG17 – Machete Bearer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"reg4dr\" data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e3.3 × 2.3 × 1.7 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xe33l9\" data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eWeight: 8 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Esteemed Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54325286469973,"sku":"EG 16 \/EG17","price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/2353\/1861\/files\/akan-ashanti-figural-gold-weights-pair-lost-wax-brass-eg16-eg17-egon-guenther-collection.png?v=1783538242","url":"https:\/\/esteemedantiques.com\/products\/for-sale-pair-of-akan-ashanti-figural-gold-weights-ghana-lost-wax-cast-brass-basket-bearer-machete-bearer","provider":"Esteemed Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}