Bidspirit auction | Akan Gold Dust Weight Collection

Akan Gold Dust Weight Collection - A charming assemblage of five cast-bronze or brass gold dust weights from the Asante (Ashanti) peoples of Ghana, each in a distinct talismanic form. The group includes miniature representations of a spear, a handheld net, a bird bath, and a stylized zoomorphic figure. These symbolic forms reflect the cultural and spiritual significance embedded in the Asante weighing system, used historically for measuring gold dust?the primary currency of the region. Size Spearhead 1 5/8” L, Block Weight 72g Ex-Tennessee Collection. 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.