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LOT 5:
Asante Gold 'Scorpion' Ring, (14-18k, 25grams)
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Start price:
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1,800
Estimated price :
$2,000 - $3,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Asante Gold 'Scorpion' Ring, (14-18k, 25grams)
West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante or more probably Baule peoples 19th-20th century. Exceptional gold ring in Scorpion form with nice weight and well formed detailing two claws to the front with a small set of beady eyes. The body with a series of linear and banded decoration representing a layered exoskeleton and a bid bi-furcated scorpion tail turned up. This ring was acid tested as 14-18k. The surface appears to have plating as well although testing was consistent with this range. Size ring 3/4" W, scorpion 2" L
Family collection of an esteemed diplomat and ambassador amassed during travel and work circa 1960-1990s in the medical field providing charitable advanced medical care throughout the African continent and internationally.
