Bidspirit auction | Asante Gilded Silver Hair Pins

Asante Gilded Silver Hair Pins - West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Kingdom and later Ashanti (Asante) peoples 19th - 20th century gold gilt hairpins with intricate floral decorations and textured surface. Acid tested as fine grade silver (bright red)(82grams) Size larger 2” in diameter 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.