An important and magnificent tripod kuduo of globular form with its original lid with handle. The three splayed feet, cast separately, are delicately cast and nailed. Lines of dots and petals are finely engraved all over the surface, the lid features an attractive dome in relief and the handle ends in an elegant spiral cast in slight relief. Ashanti, Ghana, c. 17th-18th centuries Metal (copper alloy), small missing neck (old breakage) and nice old repair, superb greenish oxidation patina, excellent overall condition. Height: 16cm Provenance: Jacques Viault Jacques Viault Collection