Bidspirit auction | Asante Royal Chief's Gold Ring,

Asante Royal Chief's Gold Ring, (10k Gold, 26grams) - West Africa, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire, Akan Cultures, Asante peoples. Scorpion zoomorphic ring with a large upturned tail ready to strike. For additional information on Asante gold Finger rings and similar examples see (Gold of the Akan from the Glassell Collection, pg. 168-185). US ring size 8.5, acid tested at 10k gold. Size 5/8” W, scorpion 1 3/4” 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.