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Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from order Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight
Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from order Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight, Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight save
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Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from order Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight
Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from order Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight, Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from Ghana Africa Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine Antique Mrammou Man.
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Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight.
In West Africa, these bronze figures (mrammou) were essential tools for trade until the late 19th century / early 20th century. Each one was different and depicted proverbs and symbols that held cultural significance in Akan culture.
The status of a man was significantly enhanced by owning a large collection of mrammou. They were given as wedding gifts, so that a groom would be able to enter the merchant trade respectably and successfully.
SIZE
2 3/4" H x 1 3/4" L x 1" W
CONDITION
Very Good. Bronze patina commensurate with age. order
Akan/Ashanti Bronze Goldweight from order Ghana, Africa. Rare African Metal Sculpture / Figurine. Antique Mrammou. Man Carrying Object Gold Weight
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