RARE 130 YEAR OLD ASHANTI FINGER RING AFRICAN ART
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #770762 az96
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Sunnytampa
$80
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This is a rare example of an Ashanti finger ring dating to about 1870. It collected by Armitage around the turn of the century. It had great age at that time and may easily date before 1870. The heavy bracelets were worn by women and had a secondary function because the women fought physically among themselves and these were used to punctuate a blow. This ring has mass and it too, was used to fight. It is formed from trade bar stock and decorated with stamped and engraved motifs. Inside is 3/4” ... Click for details
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RARE ASHANTI GOLD WEIGHT C.1900 AFRICAN ART ANTIQUE
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #770760 scagx52
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Sunnytampa
$24
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This is a single geometic gold weight made and used by the Ashanti about the turn of the last century. The gold trade was concentrated in West Africa and directly related to the slave trade. It is made of brass and is shaped as a square with a raised pattern on one side. It is 15.4mm(.60") long, 15.5mm(.61") wide, and 8.0mm(.31") thick. It predate the more elaborate figural examples. They were used with tiny balances to measure gold dust-an activity best done well away from the wind. They w... Click for details
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RARE ASHANTI BRACELET C.1880 AFRICAN ART ANTIQUE
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #770759 scabr36
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Sunnytampa
$110
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This is a rare Ashanti cast brass bracelet collected by Armitage around the turn of the century. It had some age at that time and may easily date before 1880. It is just under 2" across (inside) and of round section, hand punch and line decorated with faceted terminals made like the gold weights. These bracelets were worn by women and had a secondary function because the women fought physically among themselves and these were used to punctuate a blow. Sir Cecil Armitage collected many of these i... Click for details
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ANTIQUE SHIP WRECK RELIC FROM THE SLAVE TRADE
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1800: item #770718 swb13
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Sunnytampa
$49 On Sale $28
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This is a bronze slave bracelet used in the slave trade in the 1700’s. It used as money to purchase slaves. A healthy male could be purchased for from two to 15 of these depending on the supply and where he was sold. The slave trade involved a network of dealers and traders as well as the raiders who captured slaves. The use of these bracelets allowed for the exchange of a group of slaves through direct payment. This one was made in England C.1700-1800 and salvaged from a sunken slave ship and s... Click for details
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A superb Northern Congo bronze torque
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1920: item #761827 Y249
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Michael Cichon Tribal Arts
941.224.0440
$1650.00
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Hand-forged bronze has been transformed into a delicate and graceful object by a village blacksmith, a sometimes feared and always respected member of society in sub-Saharan Africa.
This form, possibly Ngbaka, was probably used in a dowry offering and worn around the neck of the bride to be. Those with more closed ends were only functional as currency pieces, unusable, but, highly prized by the bride's family.
Measuring 8" H x 9.50" W, the item is in mint condition. From the late 19th/ear... Click for details
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A FINE LEGA FETISH FIGURE
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #759415 spr08-323
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Faganarms Inc.
586-465-4637
$1150
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Male, 7 1/4” height with serene countenance and hands drawn to the distended abdomen. The head with large ring edged fetish cavity containing fetish material at the bottom. Spread base with an additional cavity with scotched surfaces. Fine dark glossy honey patina with spotty surface encrustation from ritual material application..
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ANTIQUE TURKANA HEADREST KISHALONG.
Antiques: Regional Art: African: Artifacts Pre 1900: item #759330 spr08-358
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Faganarms Inc.
586-465-4637
$650
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TURKANA HEADREST KISHALONG. Late 19th-early 20th century. One piece carved with characteristic lobed top with indented terminals and flared support on hemispherical base. Pink painted base and two ciphers to the underside of the top in the same pigment, probably ownership marks. Leather hand grip. Fine patina from extensive use.
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